Tarnished Lady (1931)
Nancy Courtney, a once wealthy socialite, has had to struggle to maintain a facade of prosperity ever since her father's death. Although she loves writer DeWitt Taylor, who is indifferent to amassing a fortune, her mother urges her to marry stockbroker Norman Cravath instead. Nancy acquiesces to her mother's wishes but, despite the fact her new husband does everything he can to please her, she is miserable in her marriage.
Director: George Cukor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: May 1, 1931
Cast
- Tallulah Bankhead - Nancy Courtney
- Clive Brook - Norman Cravath
- Phoebe Foster - Germaine Prentiss
- Alexander Kirkland - DeWitt Taylor
- Elizabeth Patterson - Mrs. Courtney
- Osgood Perkins - Ben Sterner
- Beatrice Ames - Minor Role
- Eric Blore - Jewelry Counter Clerk
- Berton Churchill - Stock Speculator
- Edward Gargan - Al - Man in Bar
Screenplay
- Donald Ogden Stewart (Screenplay)
- Donald Ogden Stewart (Story)
Music: Vernon Duke
Cinematography: Larry Williams
Editing: Barney Rogan
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
female protagonist, pre-code, stock market crash
More Films by Director: George Cukor
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tarnished Lady about?
- Nancy Courtney, a once wealthy socialite, has had to struggle to maintain a facade of prosperity ever since her father's death. Although she loves writer DeWitt Taylor, who is indifferent to amassing a fortune, her mother urges her to marry stockbroker Norman Cravath instead. Nancy acquiesces to her mother's wishes but, despite the fact her new husband does everything he can to please her, she is miserable in her marriage.
- Who directed Tarnished Lady?
- Tarnished Lady was directed by George Cukor.
- Who stars in Tarnished Lady?
- Tarnished Lady stars Tallulah Bankhead, Clive Brook, Phoebe Foster, Alexander Kirkland, Elizabeth Patterson, Osgood Perkins.
- How long is Tarnished Lady?
- Tarnished Lady has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Tarnished Lady?
- Tarnished Lady is a Drama film.
- Where was Tarnished Lady produced?
- Tarnished Lady was produced in United States of America.