Ladies at Play (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, Ladies at Play is a comedy and romance film directed by Alfred E. Green. “1,404 sure laughs! 1,293 sure thrills! 1926 on the laugh pan - it's a knockout!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ann Martin will inherit six-million dollars if she marries a man her two spinster-aunts approve of, but, so far, her aunts haven't approved of any man she knows. Ann tries to get a bashful hotel clerk to marry her in name only, and then get a divorce, but he refuses to because he is in love with her. Her cousin then brings in another clerk and Ann now has two men on her hands. Ann now wants to marry the first clerk, having discovered she also loves him, but the aunts object. She then hires two gigolos to charm her aunts into a compromising situation.
Who’s in it. Ladies at Play stars Doris Kenyon as Ann Harper, Lloyd Hughes as Gil Barry, Louise Fazenda as Aunt Katherine and Ethel Wales as Aunt Sarah, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ladies at Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ladies at Play tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ladies at Play (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ladies at Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ladies at Play?
- Ladies at Play stars Doris Kenyon, Lloyd Hughes, Louise Fazenda, Ethel Wales and Hallam Cooley.
- When was Ladies at Play released?
- Ladies at Play was released in 1926.