Statements (203)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lenny_Hayton
gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich |
| gptkbp:allows |
Approved by the Production Code.
|
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Wally_Westmore
None. |
| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1.37:1
|
| gptkbp:audience |
Received mixed reviews from critics.
Popular among audiences. |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:None gptkb:CEO Golden Globe nomination Nominated for several awards. Nominated for Academy Award. Nominated for Academy Awards. |
| gptkbp:based_on |
play by John Van Druten
original story by Charles Brackett |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$2.5 million
$1.5 million $1,500,000 Distributed by Paramount. |
| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
$1,000,000 |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Eve_Arden
gptkb:Ruth_Donnelly gptkb:Betty_Hutton gptkb:Cecil_Kellaway gptkb:William_Demarest gptkb:Evelyn_Brent gptkb:Mary_Treen gptkb:Charles_I._Brown gptkb:Franchot_Tone gptkb:Nella_Walker |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dr._John_M._Carleton
gptkb:Mimi gptkb:The_Child gptkb:Mrs._Mc_Gowan gptkb:Mrs._Hargrove gptkb:Steve gptkb:Dr._John_M._Mc_Gowan gptkb:Dr._John_M._Corcoran gptkb:Mimi_Corcoran gptkb:Dr._Hargrove Miss Hargrove Mr. Mc Gowan Miss Mc Gowan Maggie Carleton Mr. Carleton Mrs. Carleton Molly Louden Mr. Corcoran Mrs. Corcoran |
| gptkbp:character_appearance |
gptkb:Edith_Head
|
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Mimi's journey to motherhood.
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
Focus on female lead.
Focuses on romantic relationships. Interactions between Mimi and John. Mimi's growth throughout the film. |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:John_F._Seitz
Light-hearted and comedic. Notable for its visual style. |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Black_and_White
Black and white black and white |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
mixed reviews Mixed reviews. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:CEO
Influenced later romantic comedies. inspired later films about adoption. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Represents early 1940s cinema.
Reflects societal views on adoption. |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Hans_Dreier
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Mitchell_Leisen
Mitchell Leisen. Nora Ephron. |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Doane_Harrison
Elmo Veron |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I want a baby!"
|
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:None gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:film_score |
Not rated.
|
| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:CEO
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Los_Angeles gptkb:film Hollywood, California. |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Doane_Harrison
90 minutes Feature film 90 minutes. Influenced later romantic comedies. Light-hearted and comedic. Influenced the genre. Feature film. Happy ending. Paced for comedic effect. Influenced future romantic comedies. Use of comedic timing. The Proposal. Produced by Paramount Pictures. References to contemporary society. Bringing Up Baby. Not adapted from a book. Maintains a cult status. Set in New York City. Utilizes comedic techniques. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
romance Romantic comedy. |
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
None.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-World War II America.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Represents 1940s cinema.
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film Released on DVD. DVD release in 2005. DVD release. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Lady Is Willing
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_Lady_Eve screwball comedy The screwball comedy genre. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Lady_Eve
gptkb:CEO gptkb:My_Favorite_Wife screwball comedy |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Real-life adoption stories.
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:CEO
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Reviewed by major publications.
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Mimi's desire for a family.
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
Witty and humorous. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic.
Considered a classic romantic comedy. Part of classic film canon. |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Victor_Young
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Frank_Loesser
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
A wealthy woman adopts a child.
Romantic comedy with a twist. Focuses on personal relationships. |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
The adoption scene.
|
| gptkbp:notable_film |
Betty Hutton performed her own stunts.
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I want to be a mother!"
" I’m going to be a mother!" " I want a baby!" |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:plot |
A wealthy woman adopts a child.
A wealthy woman decides to adopt a child. |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
Mimi Corcoran is the protagonist.
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:CEO |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:CEO
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
Paramount Pictures. |
| gptkbp:production_years |
1950
1942. |
| gptkbp:rating |
Approved
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1942
gptkb:December gptkb:15 1950 December 25, 1942 1942-12-25 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
theatrical Theatrical. |
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1942
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:None
gptkb:CEO The Lady Is Willing (1950) |
| gptkbp:restoration |
Restored for modern audiences.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Billy_Wilder
gptkb:Charles_Brackett |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:None
gptkb:CEO |
| gptkbp:sound |
gptkb:Mono
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:The_Lady_Is_Willing_Soundtrack
gptkb:CEO Includes popular songs of the era. Original songs by Frank Loesser. Original score by Victor Young. Features popular music of the time. |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Eve_Arden
gptkb:Betty_Hutton gptkb:Victor_Mature gptkb:Franchot_Tone |
| gptkbp:themes |
Explores themes of family.
Motherhood and love. |
| gptkbp:video_output |
35mm
|
| gptkbp:viewership |
Cult following.
|
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
gptkb:film
Theatrical release. |
| gptkbp:visual_effects |
gptkb:none
None. |