Tarnished Lady (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1931, Tarnished Lady is a drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Nancy Courtney, a once wealthy socialite, has had to struggle to maintain a facade of prosperity ever since her father's death. Although she loves writer DeWitt Taylor, who is indifferent to amassing a fortune, her mother urges her to marry stockbroker Norman Cravath instead. Nancy acquiesces to her mother's wishes but, despite the fact her new husband does everything he can to please her, she is miserable in her marriage.
Who’s in it. Tarnished Lady stars Tallulah Bankhead as Nancy Courtney, Clive Brook as Norman Cravath, Phoebe Foster as Germaine Prentiss and Alexander Kirkland as DeWitt Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tarnished Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarnished Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarnished Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarnished Lady (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tarnished Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tarnished Lady worth watching?
- Tarnished Lady holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarnished Lady?
- Tarnished Lady stars Tallulah Bankhead, Clive Brook, Phoebe Foster, Alexander Kirkland and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Tarnished Lady released?
- Tarnished Lady was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.