The Lady of Scandal
“She was put on trial for love because her fiancé's family scented scandal!”
Synopsis
A famous British actress gets involved with two members of a reserved British noble family, whose plan to get rid of her backfires.
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Lady of Scandal - Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2019-04-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Lonsdale, Hanns Kräly, Claudine West, Edwin Justus Mayer
- Original Title
- The Lady of Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin
Frederick Lonsdale, Hanns Kräly, Claudine West, Edwin Justus Mayer
Arthur C. Miller, Oliver T. Marsh
Margaret Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
Margaret Booth
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Claudine West
Writer
Edwin Justus Mayer
Writer
Hanns Kräly
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady of Scandal
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What is The Lady of Scandal about?
A famous British actress gets involved with two members of a reserved British noble family, whose plan to get rid of her backfires.
Who directed The Lady of Scandal?
The Lady of Scandal was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Who stars in The Lady of Scandal?
The principal cast of The Lady of Scandal includes Ruth Chatterton, Basil Rathbone, Ralph Forbes, Nance O'Neil, Frederick Kerr.
When was The Lady of Scandal released and how long is it?
The Lady of Scandal was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.