A famous British actress gets involved with two members of a reserved British noble family, whose plan to get rid of her backfires..


Okay, so The Lady of Scandal, a film from 1930, is *definitely* not for everyone. If you're into early talkies, the slightly wonky sound, and a bit of pre-Code sass, you might find something interesting here. But if you need sleek pacing and crystal-clear dialogue, you'll probably just find it a bit of a drag. It’s rea...


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"Okay, so The Lady of Scandal, a film from 1930, is *definitely* not for everyone. If you're into early talkies, the slightly wonky sound, and a bit of pre-Code sass, you might find something interesting here. But if you need sleek pacing and crystal-clear dialogue, you'll probably just find it a bit of a drag. It’s really one for those who appreciate seeing how movies were finding their feet with sound. Otherwise, it could feel pretty slow. A Stage Diva in Stuffy BritainRuth Chatterton plays Mar..."
Frederick Lonsdale, Edwin Justus Mayer, Claudine West, Hanns Kräly
United States
Drama, Romance, Comedy

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