The Lady Refuses
1931, English. Directed by George Archainbaud.
Torn From the Heart of Woman
A wealthy London nobleman hires a pretty but poor young woman to distract his playboy son from marrying a golddigger. Complications ensue when the girl and the father begin to fall for each other, and things get even more complicated when the son declares his love for her, too.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
- Betty CompsonJune
- John DarrowRussell Courtney
- Gilbert EmerySir Gerald Courtney
- Margaret LivingstonBerthine Waller
- Ivan LebedeffNikolai Rabinoff
- Edgar NortonDobbs
- Daphne PollardMillie
- Halliwell HobbesSir James (uncredited)
- Dick RushDetective (uncredited)
- Reginald SharlandFreddy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wallace Smith, Robert Milton, Guy Bolton
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How long is The Lady Refuses?
The Lady Refuses runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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The Lady Refuses is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lady Refuses on?
The Lady Refuses isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lady Refuses?
If you liked The Lady Refuses, try It Ends with Us, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, Magnificent Obsession.
Who directed The Lady Refuses?
The Lady Refuses (1931) was directed by George Archainbaud and stars Betty Compson, John Darrow, Gilbert Emery.