The Lady Refuses
"Torn From the Heart of Woman"
Originally released in 1931. The Lady Refuses is a romance/drama film. directed by George Archainbaud. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Betty Compson, John Darrow, and Gilbert Emery
Synopsis
A wealthy London nobleman hires a pretty but poor young woman to distract his playboy son from marrying a golddigger. Complications ensue when the girl and the father begin to fall for each other, and things get even more complicated when the son declares his love for her, too.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Betty Compson
as June
John Darrow
as Russell Courtney
Gilbert Emery
as Sir Gerald Courtney
Margaret Livingston
as Berthine Waller
Ivan Lebedeff
as Nikolai Rabinoff
Edgar Norton
as Dobbs
Daphne Pollard
as Millie
Halliwell Hobbes
as Sir James (uncredited)
Dick Rush
as Detective (uncredited)
Reginald Sharland
as Freddy (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lady Refuses about?
A wealthy London nobleman hires a pretty but poor young woman to distract his playboy son from marrying a golddigger. Complications ensue when the girl and the father begin to fall for each other, ...
Who directed The Lady Refuses?
The Lady Refuses was directed by George Archainbaud.
How long is The Lady Refuses?
The Lady Refuses has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Lady Refuses released?
The Lady Refuses was released on March 8, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lady Refuses?
The main cast of The Lady Refuses includes Betty Compson, John Darrow, Gilbert Emery, Margaret Livingston, Ivan Lebedeff.