Tarnished Lady
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
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
Dewey Robinson
Tony the Waiter
Cora Witherspoon
Saleslady
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Ogden Stewart
- Original Score
- Vernon Duke
- Original Title
- Tarnished Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
Donald Ogden Stewart
Vernon Duke
Larry Williams
Barney Rogan
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Barney Rogan
Editor
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
George Cukor
Director
Walter Wanger
Producer
Larry Williams
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tarnished Lady.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Tarnished Lady.
list5
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
Similar Titles to Tarnished Lady
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.9
7.3
7.0
5.0
6.3
4.8
6.3
10.0
6.5
6.2
8.2
7.2
7.5
6.0
6.0
6.5
6.9
6.1
6.6
3.0
More Like Tarnished Lady
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarnished Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Tarnished Lady includes Tallulah Bankhead, Clive Brook, Phoebe Foster, Alexander Kirkland, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was Tarnished Lady released and how long is it?
Tarnished Lady was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Tarnished Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarnished Lady was composed by Vernon Duke.