Ladies of Leisure (1926): Cast & Plot
Ladies of Leisure is a 1926 drama directed by Tom Buckingham, starring Gertrude Short as Marian Forrest, T. Roy Barnes and Robert Ellis. It runs 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Tom Buckingham
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ladies of Leisure About?
The premise of Ladies of Leisure without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marian, a wealthy and pampered debutante, repeatedly pressures Eric into marrying her despite his reservations. Meanwhile, Marian’s brother falls for her close friend Mamie, and a conniving ex‑husband attempts to blackmail Marian. Eric rescues a despondent Mamie from suicide, only to find himself in an awkward situation when he brings her to his home.
Ladies of Leisure Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- husband
- friend
- brother
- love
- melodrama
Ladies of Leisure Cast & Characters
Gertrude Short leads the cast as Marian Forrest, with T. Roy Barnes as Eric Van Norden and Robert Ellis as Jack Forrest. Directed by Tom Buckingham; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Buckingham
- Gertrude Short as Marian Forrest
- T. Roy Barnes as Eric Van Norden
- Robert Ellis as Jack Forrest
- Elaine Hammerstein as Mamie Taylor
Also Starring in Ladies of Leisure
· 4 more- James Pier Mason Eddie Lanigan
- Tom Ricketts Wadleigh
- Joseph W. Girard Detective
- George Marion Street Beggar (uncredited)
More from Tom Buckingham
More films directed by Tom Buckingham: Cock of the Air, The Two Johns and Golf.
Ladies of Leisure Plot Summary
What happens in Ladies of Leisure from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marian Forrest Gertrude Short arrives at the residence of Eric Van Norden T. Roy Barnes, a well-known bachelor who shows no interest in marriage. He even heads abroad for six months in hopes that Marian will forget him. After noticing his hat on the sofa, Marian goes into Van Norden’s bedroom to look for him, and she pockets his spare key, setting the stage for a convergence of romance, deception, and danger.
Full summary
The whole story of Ladies of Leisure, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ladies of Leisure?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Marian Forrest?
Ladies of Leisure Also Known As
Also known as “悠闲淑女”.
- Also known as
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- 悠闲淑女
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Ladies of Leisure FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ladies of Leisure, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ladies of Leisure?
Ladies of Leisure runs 58 minutes.
When was Ladies of Leisure released?
Ladies of Leisure was released on March 1, 1926.
Who directed Ladies of Leisure?
Ladies of Leisure was directed by Tom Buckingham.
More films by Tom Buckingham Who is in the cast of Ladies of Leisure?
Ladies of Leisure stars Gertrude Short as Marian Forrest, T. Roy Barnes as Eric Van Norden and Robert Ellis as Jack Forrest, among 8 credited actors.
Does Ladies of Leisure have a post-credit scene?
No. Ladies of Leisure has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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