Ladies of Leisure

Ladies of Leisure (1930)

19/01/1931 (GB)
Drama, Romance
1h 40m

Zippy, daring, peppy, gay!

Overview

Kay Arnold is a gold digger who wanders from party to party with the intention of catching a rich suitor. Jerry Strong is a young man from a wealthy family who strives to succeed as an artist. What begins as a relationship of mutual convenience soon turns into something else.

  • Frank CapraDirector
  • Jo SwerlingScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • new york city
  • based on play or musical
  • class differences
  • pre-code
  • gold digger
  • escort girl
  • rich parents
  • art model
  • painter as artist
  • party girl
  • aspiring artist
  • father son relationship
  • social prejudice

Top Billed Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Kay Arnold

Lowell Sherman

Lowell Sherman

Bill Standish

Ralph Graves

Ralph Graves

Jerry Strong

Marie Prevost

Marie Prevost

Dot Lamarr

Nance O'Neil

Nance O'Neil

Mrs. Strong

George Fawcett

George Fawcett

John Strong

Juliette Compton

Juliette Compton

Claire Collins

Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker

Charlie

Jay Eaton

Jay Eaton

Balcony Party Guest (uncredited)

Charles Butterworth

Charles Butterworth

Cocktail Shaking Party Guest (uncredited)

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