brilliant actors, brilliant editing

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Apple Annie (May Robson) is an apple seller in New York City whose daughter (Jean Parker) has been raised in Spain and knows nothing of her mother's situation. The two communicate through letters where Annie has led her daughter to believe she is a wealthy society matron. Now her daughter is getting married to a member of Spanish aristocracy and is bringing her fiancée and his father to New York to meet Annie. Dave the Dude (Warren William), a gambling gangster who thinks Annie brings him good luck, decides to help Annie pretend to be the lady she claimed in her letters.One of my favorite Capra films. Criminally under-appreciated. Funny, touching, sentimental. Amazing performance from May Robson. She was robbed at the Oscars. Warren William is a perfect Dave the Dude. Sublime supporting cast includes Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell, Nat Pendleton, Walter Connolly, Halliwell Hobbes, Samuel S. Hinds, and Ned Sparks with his trademark deadpan delivery. Truly classic film with wonderful Damon Runyon characters.

Another old film I was excited to discover, and puzzled to not have heard of. I was unsurprised to find its a Frank Capra film, but I think I like this better than his later, more well-known films.May Robson's performance in this is superb, I was gratified to see she was nominated as Best actress, but sorry she did not win. The other leads are great, and dialog well-written. As some others have noted the scene of the lovers on the patio is beautifully set and filmed.If you love Frank Capra you'll love this one, and if not, you may find it a somewhat less saccarhine effort than his others....highly recommended!!

For a middle class Indian guy like me falling head over heels for Hollywood movies and especially for B/W beauties is like making Ned Sparks laugh.... very difficult!And yet in love I am with Hollywood for movies like 'The Lady For A Day'.( What you haven't seen it? Rent it or better BUY it .. Right Now!)It's pure magic from beginning to end.Performances are top notch.Warren Williams with his voice n charm, Ned Sparks with his comments and May Robson for her great performance make the film a legend.Let's not forget Frank Capra. It actually makes you wonder weather it is Capra's direction , the performances or the storyline which sets this film apart.Capra's brand of comedies is well known. And this one is an out n out success!Whatever be the ingredients it's poetry in motion. It's a must watch for true fans and it should be made compulsory for the 'Scary Movies Gang'.

An old apple woman has a daughter coming back from overseas to visit and she is bringing her fiancé with her so his family can assess the merits of hers before they will approve of the marriage. Of course, the daughter has been led to believe that her mother is a high society lady. Not an original story line (although it might have been in the 1930's when it came out), but like most old movies, the predictable outcome is still thoroughly enjoyable because of first rate acting and direction. A terrific cast from top to bottom and perfect way to spend a couple hours. It is a truly feel-good movie. Lots of smart, funny lines spice up the touching story of people going out of their way to help others less fortunate.