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The Lady (1925): cast, story & where to watch

1925 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1925, The Lady is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. A young woman marries the wastrel son of a British aristocrat. Her husband, who has been disinherited by his father, loses what little money he has left gambling in casinos and then dies, leaving her penniless and with an infant son. When her former father-in-law tries to get custody of the child, she leaves him with a couple she trusts, but when she later goes to reclaim her son, she can't find the people she left him with.

Who’s in it. The Lady stars Brandon Hurst as St. Aubyns Sr, Norma Talmadge as Polly Pearl, Wallace MacDonald as Leonard St. Aubyns and Alfred J. Goulding as Tom Robinson (as Alf Goulding), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The 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 The Lady page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lady (1925)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Lady worth watching?
The Lady holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lady?
The Lady stars Brandon Hurst, Norma Talmadge, Wallace MacDonald, Alfred J. Goulding and Doris Lloyd.
When was The Lady released?
The Lady was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.