Lydia(1941)
The Story of a free woman and her romances!
Lydia Synopsis
Lydia MacMillan, a wealthy woman who has never married, invites several men her own age to her home to reminisce about the times when they were young and courted her. In memory, each romance seemed splendid and destined for happiness, but in each case, Lydia realizes, the truth was less romantic, and ill-starred.
Lydia (1941) is a drama and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, released on September 18, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Merle Oberon, Edna May Oliver, Alan Marshal and Joseph Cotten. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Duvivier
- Writers:
- Julien Duvivier, Leslie Bush-Fekete, Ben Hecht
- Producers:
- Alexander Korda
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Garmes
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- Alexander Korda Films, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
Lydia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Merle Oberon
as Lydia MacMillan
Edna May Oliver
as Sarah MacMillan
Alan Marshal
as Richard Mason
Joseph Cotten
as Michael Fitzpatrick
Hans Járay
as Frank Andre
George Reeves
as Bob Willard
John Halliday
as Fitzpatrick
Sara Allgood
as Mary
- Billy Ray
Billy Ray
as Johnny
- Frank Conlan
Frank Conlan
as Old Ned
Tyler Brooke
as Vaudeville Singer
Harry Cording
as Hotel House Detective
Key crew
Directed by Julien Duvivier, written by Julien Duvivier, Leslie Bush-Fekete and Ben Hecht, produced by Alexander Korda.
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Lydia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Lydia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lydia online?
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Lydia (1941) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lydia?
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The main cast of Lydia (1941) includes Merle Oberon, Edna May Oliver, Alan Marshal, Joseph Cotten and Hans Járay. The film was directed by Julien Duvivier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lydia released?
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Lydia was released on September 18, 1941 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Lydia worth watching?
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Lydia (1941) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.