Ladies of Leisure (1930): Cast & Plot
Ladies of Leisure is a 1930 romantic drama directed by Frank Capra, starring Barbara Stanwyck as Kay Arnold, Ralph Graves and Nance O'Neil. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Original language
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English - 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.
Zippy, daring, peppy, and carefree, Kay Arnold is a gold‑digging socialite who flits from party to party hoping to latch onto a wealthy suitor. Jerry Strong, a young man from an affluent family, is determined to make his mark as an artist. Their initially pragmatic arrangement gradually evolves into something deeper.
Ladies of Leisure Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- party girl
- remade
- bigotry
- snobbery
- wrong side of the tracks girl
- pre code film
- crusie ship to cuba
- deception
- damsel in distress
- prohibition era
- moral toughness
- good bad girl
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- vulnerability
- high society
- cigarette smoking
- 1920s
- song
- singer
- singing
- peer pressure
- marriage proposal
- bartender
- shady lady
- flapper
- capra and stanwyck
- party
- model
- artist
- player piano
- rowboat
- booze
- portrait painter
- artist's studio
- bathtub
- ship
- waterfront
- roommate
- railroad magnate
- penthouse
- new york city
- gold digger
- friendship
- family relationships
- engagement
- call girl
- attempted suicide
Ladies of Leisure Cast & Characters
Barbara Stanwyck leads the cast as Kay Arnold, with Ralph Graves as Jerry Strong and Nance O'Neil as Mrs. Strong. Directed by Frank Capra; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Frank Capra
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Barbara Stanwyck as Kay Arnold - Ralph Graves as Jerry Strong
- Nance O'Neil as Mrs. Strong
- Lowell Sherman as Bill Standish
Also Starring in Ladies of Leisure
· 9 more- George Fawcett John Strong
- Juliette Compton Claire Collins
- Marie Prevost Dot Lamarr
- Harry Strang Cruise Ship Officer (uncredited)
- Willie Best George (uncredited)
- Jay Eaton Balcony Party Guest (uncredited)
- Charles Butterworth Cocktail Shaking Party Guest (uncredited)
- Johnnie Walker Charlie
- Edith Ellison Jerry's Housekeeper (uncredited)
More from Frank Capra
More films directed by Frank Capra, best-rated first: It's a Wonderful Life, It Happened One Night, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Rendezvous in Space.
Ladies of Leisure Plot Summary
What happens in Ladies of Leisure from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aspiring artist Jerry Strong, the son of a wealthy railroad tycoon, sneaks out of a party he let his friend Bill Standish host at his New York City penthouse and studio. While cruising the countryside, Jerry crosses paths with the self-described “party girl” Kay Arnold, who is escaping another party aboard a yacht, and he offers her a ride back to the city. He sees something in her and asks her to be his model for a painting titled “Hope”. In their first session, Jerry wipes away her makeup to reveal her true nature, and the moment sharpens his artistic focus. Standish, a perpetual partygoer and known drinker, thinks Kay looks perfect as she is and even invites her on a cruise to Havana, which she declines.
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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What is the name of the aspiring artist who is the son of a wealthy railroad tycoon?
Cars in Ladies of Leisure
4 cars on screen, including the 1929 Lincoln Model L and the Cadillac.
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1929 Lincoln Model L Important role -
Cadillac Minor role -
1929 Checker Background role -
1929 Ford Model A Background role
Ladies of Leisure Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Ladies of the Evening” and “Megfizethetetlen asszony”.
- Also known as
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- Ladies of the Evening
- Megfizethetetlen asszony
- Femmine di lusso
- 希望の星
- Ćmy nocne
- Asfaltens liljor
- Mujeres de lujo
- Дамите за развлечение
- Дамы для досуга
- Mujeres ligeras
- Femmes de luxe
- 闲花泪
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- A Flor dos Meus Sonhos
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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 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Ladies of Leisure released?
Ladies of Leisure was released on April 5, 1930.
Who directed Ladies of Leisure?
Ladies of Leisure was directed by Frank Capra.
More films by Frank Capra Who is in the cast of Ladies of Leisure?
Ladies of Leisure stars Barbara Stanwyck as Kay Arnold, Ralph Graves as Jerry Strong and Nance O'Neil as Mrs. Strong, among 13 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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