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Once a Lady (1931)

Movie ★ 4.6 80 min

Drama

A young Russian woman marries a wealthy Englishman, and has a daughter with him. After she has an affair with one of his friends, she is forced to leave Britain and moves to Paris. Many years later, her daughter approaches her, needing her help.

Samuel Hoffenstein Writer Guthrie McClintic Director Zoë Akins Writer

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Released
November 7, 1931
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0022226
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Cast

Ruth Chatterton Ruth Chatterton Anna Keremazoff Ivor Novello Ivor Novello Bennett Cloud Jill Esmond Jill Esmond Faith Penwick Geoffrey Kerr Jimmy Fenwick Doris Lloyd Doris Lloyd Lady Ellen Somerville Herbert Bunston Herbert Bunston Roger Fenwick Gwendolyn Logan Mrs. Fenwick Stella Moore Alice Fenwick Edith Kingdon Caroline Gryce Bramwell Fletcher Bramwell Fletcher Allen Corinth Theodore von Eltz Theodore von Eltz Harry Cosden Ethel Griffies Ethel Griffies Miss Bleeker Claude King Claude King Sir William Gresham Lillian Rich Lillian Rich Jane Vernon Susanne Ransom Faith Fenwick

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Frequently asked questions

What is Once a Lady about?
A young Russian woman marries a wealthy Englishman, and has a daughter with him. After she has an affair with one of his friends, she is forced to leave Britain and moves to Paris. Many years later, her daughter approaches her, needing her help.
Who directed Once a Lady?
Once a Lady was directed by Guthrie McClintic.
Who stars in Once a Lady?
Once a Lady stars Ruth Chatterton, Ivor Novello, Jill Esmond, Geoffrey Kerr.
When was Once a Lady released?
Once a Lady is a 1931 drama film.
Where can I watch Once a Lady?
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