Lady with a Past (1932)
Shady love-affairs..reputation sacrificed trading her future-to get a "Past"!
A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.
Director: Edward H. Griffith
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 19, 1932
Cast
- Constance Bennett - Venice Muir
- Ben Lyon - Guy Bryson
- David Manners - Donnie Wainwright
- Don Alvarado - Carlos Santiagos
- Albert Conti - Rene, the Viscomte de la Thernardier
- Merna Kennedy - Ann Duryea
- Astrid Allwyn - Lola Goadby
- Don Dillaway - Jerry
- Blanche Friderici - Nora
- John Roche - Carl
Screenplay
- Horace Jackson (Screenplay)
- Harriet Henry (Novel)
Music: Arthur Lange, Harold Lewis
Cinematography: Hal Mohr
Editing: Charles Craft
Production: Charles R. Rogers Productions, RKO Pathé Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame
Keywords
suicide, shyness, aunt niece relationship, scandal, socialite, pre-code
More Films by Director: Edward H. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lady with a Past about?
- A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.
- Who directed Lady with a Past?
- Lady with a Past was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
- Who stars in Lady with a Past?
- Lady with a Past stars Constance Bennett, Ben Lyon, David Manners, Don Alvarado, Albert Conti, Merna Kennedy.
- How long is Lady with a Past?
- Lady with a Past has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Lady with a Past?
- Lady with a Past is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Lady with a Past produced?
- Lady with a Past was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lady with a Past?
- The themes of Lady with a Past include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame.