The Lady of Scandal (1930): Cast
The Lady of Scandal is a 1930 comedy drama directed by Sidney Franklin, starring Basil Rathbone as Edward, Edgar Norton and Ralph Forbes. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lady of Scandal About?
The premise of The Lady of Scandal without spoilers.
When a celebrated British actress falls for a man from an aristocratic family, his relatives deem the match scandalous and put her on trial for love. Their scheme to oust her backfires, entangling the family in a web of intrigue and unexpected consequences.
The Lady of Scandal Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- london stage actress
- title co written by female
- class differences
- high society
- fiance fiancee relationship
- lord and lady
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- attempted bribery
- family relationships
- snobbery
- lawn tennis
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- theater backstage
- cousin relationship
- two men in love with the same woman
- romantic rival
- reference to paris france
- musical play
- affair with married woman
- butler
- cocktails
- flash forward
- drunkenness
- death of husband
- self denial
- self sacrifice
- broken engagement
- coming out of retirement
- satire comedy
- domestic drama
- tragic romance
- man in a bathtub
- radio news
- family disapproval
- england
- nobility
- based on play
The Lady of Scandal Cast & Characters
Basil Rathbone leads the cast as Edward, with Edgar Norton as Morton and Ralph Forbes as John. Directed by Sidney Franklin; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Franklin
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Basil Rathbone as Edward - Edgar Norton as Morton
- Ralph Forbes as John
- Herbert Bunston as Lord Cragle
Also Starring in The Lady of Scandal
· 8 more- Robert Bolder Hilary
- Ruth Chatterton Elsie
- Effie Ellsler Lady Minster
- Nance O'Neil Lady Trench
- Frederick Kerr Lord Trench
- Mackenzie Ward Ernest
- Cyril Chadwick Sir Reginald
- Moon Carroll Alice
More from Sidney Franklin
More films directed by Sidney Franklin: The Barretts of Wimpole Street, The Good Earth, The Dark Angel and The Barretts of Wimpole Street.
The Lady of Scandal Also Known As
Also known as “辱名婦人”.
- Also known as
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- 辱名婦人
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Movies Like The Lady of Scandal
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lady with a Past, The Lady Refuses and Fools for Scandal.
The Lady of Scandal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lady of Scandal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lady of Scandal?
The Lady of Scandal runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was The Lady of Scandal released?
The Lady of Scandal was released on May 24, 1930.
Who directed The Lady of Scandal?
The Lady of Scandal was directed by Sidney Franklin.
More films by Sidney Franklin Who is in the cast of The Lady of Scandal?
The Lady of Scandal stars Basil Rathbone as Edward, Edgar Norton as Morton and Ralph Forbes as John, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Lady of Scandal have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lady of Scandal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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