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The Lady Refuses (1931)

APPROVED 72 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   8 March 1931 (USA)
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A wealthy London nobleman hires a pretty but poor young girl to distract his playboy son from marrying a golddigger... See full summary »

Director:

George Archainbaud

Writers:

Robert Milton (story), Guy Bolton (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Betty Compson, John Darrow and Gilbert Emery
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Betty Compson ...
June
John Darrow John Darrow ...
Russell Courtney
Gilbert Emery Gilbert Emery ...
Sir Gerald Courtney
Margaret Livingston Margaret Livingston ...
Berthine Waller
Ivan Lebedeff Ivan Lebedeff ...
Nikolai Rabinoff
Edgar Norton Edgar Norton ...
Dobbs - Sir Gerald's Butler
Daphne Pollard Daphne Pollard ...
Millie - Apartment House Maid
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A wealthy London nobleman hires a pretty but poor young girl 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. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Quotes

[first lines]
First Bobby: [a dark, foggy street in London. Two bobbies are observing a young woman walking along furtively] New one, isn't she Albert?
Albert, Second Bobby: Must be, or she wouldn't be out on a night like this. No weather for a dog.
First Bobby: Nor for no cat, neither!
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"It's the Same the Whole World Over"
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