Once a Lady
Synopsis
A young Russian woman marries a wealthy Englishman, and has a daughter with him. After she has an affair with one of his friends, she is forced to leave Britain and moves to Paris. Many years later, her daughter approaches her, needing her help.
Top Cast
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Ruth Chatterton
Anna Keremazoff
Ivor Novello
Bennett Cloud
Jill Esmond
Faith Penwick
Geoffrey Kerr
Jimmy Fenwick
Doris Lloyd
Lady Ellen Somerville
Herbert Bunston
Roger Fenwick
Gwendolyn Logan
Mrs. Fenwick
Stella Moore
Alice Fenwick
Edith Kingdon
Caroline Gryce
Bramwell Fletcher
Allen Corinth
Theodore von Eltz
Harry Cosden
Ethel Griffies
Miss Bleeker
Claude King
Sir William Gresham
Lillian Rich
Jane Vernon
Susanne Ransom
Faith Fenwick
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guthrie McClintic
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Hoffenstein, Zoë Akins, Rudolf Österreicher, Rudolph Bernauer
- Original Title
- Once a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guthrie McClintic
Samuel Hoffenstein, Zoë Akins, Rudolf Österreicher, Rudolph Bernauer
Charles Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Guthrie McClintic
Director
Samuel Hoffenstein
Writer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Zoë Akins
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Lady
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What is Once a Lady about?
A young Russian woman marries a wealthy Englishman, and has a daughter with him. After she has an affair with one of his friends, she is forced to leave Britain and moves to Paris. Many years later, her daughter approaches her, needing her help.
Who directed Once a Lady?
Once a Lady was directed by Guthrie McClintic.
Who stars in Once a Lady?
The principal cast of Once a Lady includes Ruth Chatterton, Ivor Novello, Jill Esmond, Geoffrey Kerr, Doris Lloyd.
When was Once a Lady released and how long is it?
Once a Lady was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.