The Lady Refuses
“Torn From the Heart of Woman”
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.
Top Cast
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Betty Compson
June
John Darrow
Russell Courtney
Gilbert Emery
Sir Gerald Courtney
Margaret Livingston
Berthine Waller
Ivan Lebedeff
Nikolai Rabinoff
Edgar Norton
Dobbs
Daphne Pollard
Millie
Halliwell Hobbes
Sir James (uncredited)
Dick Rush
Detective (uncredited)
Reginald Sharland
Freddy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Smith
- Original Title
- The Lady Refuses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Wallace Smith, Robert Milton, Guy Bolton
Leo Tover
Jack Kitchin
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Wallace Smith
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Jack Kitchin
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady Refuses
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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, and things get even more complicated when the son declares his love for her, too.
Who directed The Lady Refuses?
The Lady Refuses was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Lady Refuses?
The principal cast of The Lady Refuses includes Betty Compson, John Darrow, Gilbert Emery, Margaret Livingston, Ivan Lebedeff.
When was The Lady Refuses released and how long is it?
The Lady Refuses was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady Refuses?
The Lady Refuses holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).