The Lady Refuses (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1931, The Lady Refuses is a drama and romance film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 72 minutes. “AND IN A DAY OF BURSTING DRAMA, SHE MADE AN AMAZING DECISION...THE STRANGEST OF ALL LOVE TRIANGLES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy London nobleman hires a pretty but poor young girl 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.
Who’s in it. The Lady Refuses stars Betty Compson as June, John Darrow as Russell Courtney, Gilbert Emery as Sir Gerald Courtney and Margaret Livingston as Berthine Waller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Lady Refuses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Refuses page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Refuses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady Refuses (1931)?
- In US, The Lady Refuses is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady Refuses worth watching?
- The Lady Refuses holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady Refuses?
- The Lady Refuses stars Betty Compson, John Darrow, Gilbert Emery, Margaret Livingston and Ivan Lebedeff.
- When was The Lady Refuses released?
- The Lady Refuses was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.