Lady by Choice

Lady by Choice is a 1934 American romantic drama film starring Carole Lombard as a fan dancer and May Robson as a homeless drunk who is asked to pose as the dancers mother for a publicity stunt, with unexpected consequences. Promoted as a followup to Frank Capras 1933 hit Lady for a Day 1933 resembles the earlier film only in its choice of leading lady, May Robson.

There, Alabam recognizes Patsy Patterson May Robson and chooses her. Patsy, who much prefers living on the street and drinking to her hearts content, has been unwillingly placed in the home by Judge Daly and lawyer Johnny Mills Roger Pryor the latter was asked by his nowdeceased father to look after Patsy.Patsy is touched by Alabams kind nature, and starts to reform both herself and her new daughter. She curtails her drinking and finds out that Kendall has been skimming off most of Alabams nightclub salary Alabam fires Kendall as a result. Patsy gets in a crap game and wins 7000, which she passes off as an inheritance. The money comes in handy, as Alabam is now out of work. ........

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