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The Cowboy and the Lady

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
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6.5/10
1.9K
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Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon in The Cowboy and the Lady (1938)
A lonely socialite masquerades as a maid and meets an unpretentious, plain-spoken cowboy who is unaware of her true identity.
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A lonely socialite masquerades as a maid and meets an unpretentious, plain-spoken cowboy who is unaware of her true identity.A lonely socialite masquerades as a maid and meets an unpretentious, plain-spoken cowboy who is unaware of her true identity.A lonely socialite masquerades as a maid and meets an unpretentious, plain-spoken cowboy who is unaware of her true identity.

  • Directors
    • H.C. Potter
    • Stuart Heisler
    • William Wyler
  • Writers
    • S.N. Behrman
    • Sonya Levien
    • Leo McCarey
  • Stars
    • Gary Cooper
    • Merle Oberon
    • Patsy Kelly
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • H.C. Potter
      • Stuart Heisler
      • William Wyler
    • Writers
      • S.N. Behrman
      • Sonya Levien
      • Leo McCarey
    • Stars
      • Gary Cooper
      • Merle Oberon
      • Patsy Kelly
    • 37User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper
    • Stretch Willoughby
    Merle Oberon
    Merle Oberon
    • Mary Smith
    Patsy Kelly
    Patsy Kelly
    • Katie Callahan
    Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan
    • Sugar
    Fuzzy Knight
    Fuzzy Knight
    • Buzz
    Mabel Todd
    Mabel Todd
    • Elly
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • Horace Smith
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • Uncle Hannibal Smith
    Emma Dunn
    Emma Dunn
    • Ma Hawkins
    Walter Walker
    • Ames
    Berton Churchill
    Berton Churchill
    • Henderson
    Charles Richman
    Charles Richman
    • Dillon
    Frederik Vogeding
    Frederik Vogeding
    • Boat Captain
    • (as Frederick Vogeding)
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Bus Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Cowboy at Ranch
    • (uncredited)
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Chester - Smith's Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    Silver Tip Baker
    • Rodeo Cowboy
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Baxley
    • Rodeo Rider
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • H.C. Potter
      • Stuart Heisler
      • William Wyler
    • Writers
      • S.N. Behrman
      • Sonya Levien
      • Leo McCarey
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Several trade papers and national magazines noted that the film, at that time, set a record for the number of screenwriters who worked on the script. Besides the four credited onscreen, at least 13 others were involved.
    • Goofs
      During the initial blind date between the girls and the rodeo cowboys, they take a walk along the beach. Upon entering the gate to the house, the sound of a ukulele being played is heard, but Buzz (the ukulele player) is holding the ukulele in one hand, not playing it.
    • Quotes

      Sugar: Hey, you don't suppose she married him for his money, do you?

      Buzz: What money?

      Sugar: Well, he got a job, ain't he?

      Buzz: Yeah, I never thought of that.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      A-Tisket A-Tasket
      (1938) (uncredited)
      Music and Lyrics by Ella Fitzgerald and Van Alexander
      Sung a cappella and danced by Harry Davenport
      Variations also in the score

    User reviews37

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    Delightful romantic farce!

    This film has about as far-fetched of a plot as you can find: a Presidential candidate's wily daughter goes on holiday, takes company with a brooding young cowboy and eventually marries him. Without a doubt, this film is a curio, but is still watchable for the performances of two of my favorite actors, Oscar-winner Gary Cooper and Oscar-nominee Merle Oberon. Won the Academy Award for Best Sound.
    • coldnigga83
    • Aug 6, 2001
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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kauboj i Dama
    • Filming locations
      • Russell Ranch, New Cuyama, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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