The Lady Is Willing

Marlene Dietrich stars as Elizabeth Madden, a stage actress who finds an abandoned baby and longs to be a mother, in this 1942 American screwball comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen. To adopt the baby, she convinces divorced pediatrician Dr. Corey McBain (Fred MacMurray) to marry her, leading to a marriage of convenience that unexpectedly turns into real love. As Elizabeth navigates her new role as mother and wife, Dr. McBain's ex-wife comes looking for money, threatening their happiness.