

A Lady of Quality
Synopsis
Clorinda Wildairs breaks off an affair with the unscrupulous Sir John Ozen to become engaged to a rich nobleman, Mertoun, the Duke of Osmonde. Clorinda accidentally kills Sir John when he, infuriated by her forthcoming marriage, threatens to blackmail her. She buries the body in the cellar and admits her act to the forgiving Osmonde before marrying him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Virginia Valli
Clorinda Wildairs
Lionel Belmore
Sir Geoffrey Wildairs
Margaret Seddon
Lady Daphne Wildairs
Peggy Cartwright
Clorinda (age 6)
Milton Sills
Gerald Mertoun, Duke of Osmonde
Dorothea Wolbert
Mistress Wimpole
Bert Roach
Sir Christopher Crowell
Earle Foxe
Sir John Ozen
Leo White
Sir Humphrey Ware
George B. Williams
Lord Porkfish
Willard Louis
The Tavern Keeper
Patterson Dial
Annie Wildairs
Florence Gibson
Dame Passett
Yvonne Armstrong
Annie (age 8)
Bobbie Mack
The Groom (as Bobby Mack)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, Marian Ainslee, Marion Fairfax, Arthur Ripley
- Original Title
- A Lady of Quality
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Marian Ainslee, Marion Fairfax, Arthur Ripley
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Fairfax
Writer
Hobart Henley
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lady of Quality
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Lady of Quality about?
Clorinda Wildairs breaks off an affair with the unscrupulous Sir John Ozen to become engaged to a rich nobleman, Mertoun, the Duke of Osmonde. Clorinda accidentally kills Sir John when he, infuriated by her forthcoming marriage, threatens to blackmail her. She buries the body in the cellar and admits her act to the forgiving Osmonde before marrying him.
Who directed A Lady of Quality?
A Lady of Quality was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in A Lady of Quality?
The principal cast of A Lady of Quality includes Virginia Valli, Lionel Belmore, Margaret Seddon, Peggy Cartwright, Milton Sills.
When was A Lady of Quality released and how long is it?
A Lady of Quality was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is A Lady of Quality based on a book or true story?
A Lady of Quality is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".



















