The Lady
Synopsis
A young woman marries the wastrel son of a British aristocrat. Her husband, who has been disinherited by his father, loses what little money he has left gambling in casinos and then dies, leaving her penniless and with an infant son. When her former father-in-law tries to get custody of the child, she leaves him with a couple she trusts, but when she later goes to reclaim her son, she can't find the people she left him with.
Top Cast
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Brandon Hurst
St. Aubyns Sr
Norma Talmadge
Polly Pearl
Wallace MacDonald
Leonard St. Aubyns
Alfred J. Goulding
Tom Robinson (as Alf Goulding)
Doris Lloyd
Fannie Clair
Johnny Fox
Freckles (as John Fox Jr.)
Paulette Duval
Madame Adrienne Catellier
Emily Fitzroy
Madame Blanche
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Cairns
Miles McCarthy
Mr. Graves
Marc McDermott
Mr. Wendover
George Hackathorne
Leonard Cairns
Walter Long
Blackie
John Herdman
John Cairns (uncredited)
Ed Hubbell
London Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Frances Marion
Tony Gaudio
Hal C. Kern
Norma Talmadge
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
Clare West
Costume Design
Norma Talmadge
Producer
Hal C. Kern
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady
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What is The Lady about?
A young woman marries the wastrel son of a British aristocrat. Her husband, who has been disinherited by his father, loses what little money he has left gambling in casinos and then dies, leaving her penniless and with an infant son. When her former father-in-law tries to get custody of the child, she leaves him with a couple she trusts, but when she later goes to reclaim her son, she can't find the people she left him with.
Who directed The Lady?
The Lady was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Lady?
The principal cast of The Lady includes Brandon Hurst, Norma Talmadge, Wallace MacDonald, Alfred J. Goulding, Doris Lloyd.
When was The Lady released and how long is it?
The Lady was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.