The Lady Refuses

1931·Movie
1h 12min·NR
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Lady Refuses fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Classic Hollywood RomancePre-Code ComedyWitty DialogueLove TriangleSocial Class DynamicsElegant Period PieceCharacter-DrivenLighthearted DramaRomantic Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
George Archainbaud
Written by:
Wallace Smith, Guy Bolton, Robert Milton
Produced by:
Bertram Millhauser, William LeBaron
Composed by:
Max Steiner, John E. Tribby

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Lady Refuses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lady Refuses legally?

JustWatch TVfuboTVMGM+PhiloYouTube TVTCMPlexPublic Domain Movies

The Lady Refuses is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Public Domain Movies. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lady Refuses worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lady Refuses rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Lady Refuses?

1 h 12 min

The Lady Refuses runs 1 h 12 min.

What language is The Lady Refuses in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lady Refuses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lady Refuses in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lady Refuses use?

Call-BackExtra! Extra! Read All About It!Fanservice ExtraStreetwalkerMaybe Ever AfterOff-into-the-Distance EndingWhat Did I Do Last Night?Love DodecahedronSexy Backless OutfitHangover SensitivityA Foggy Day in London TownToplessness from the Backand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Lady Refuses, including Call-Back, Extra! Extra! Read All About It!, Fanservice Extra.

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