The Women and the Murderer: Made by Women for Women
In The Women and the Murderer, directors Mona Achache and Patricia Tourancheau center women—the very demographic true crime is designed to appeal to.
Tarnished Lady (1931)
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.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
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.
Rating:
Genre:Drama
Written By:Donald Ogden Stewart
In Theaters:5/1/1931
Box Office:
Runtime:83 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Cast
George Cukor
Director
Tallulah Bankhead
Nancy Courtney
Clive Brook
Norman Cravath
Phoebe Foster
Germaine Prentiss
Alexander Kirkland
DeWitt Taylor
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Courtney
Osgood Perkins
Ben Sterner
Beatrice Ames
Minor Role
Eric Blore
Jewelry Counter Clerk
Berton Churchill
Stock Speculator
Edward Gargan
Al - Man in Bar
Dewey Robinson
Tony the Waiter
Articles You May Like
'A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night' Review: A Powerful (If Unintentional) Look At the Exploitation of Women
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, though its feminism may be unintentional, cannot exist without its focus on women reclaiming power. The movie is feminist by definition, even if Amirpour didn’t write it with that in mind. A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is mesmerizing, poetic, and stunning, both for its portrayal of feminist ideas and its powerful story that is both horrific and subtly romantic at once.
First Kill’s Cancellation Is a Major Loss for Lesbian and Black Representation
Although the budget was a dollar and a dream, Netflix's 'First Kill' managed to gain over 90 million viewing hours and a small cult following. So why was it canceled? Given the trends in series cancellations, it may have been because of the Black and queer protagonists.
Māhū—Reclaiming what’s rightfully theirs
Why did Māhū, a term once respected in Hawaiian culture, become so controversial?
The Gap Between 'You' Season Two and Three Was Almost Two Years...was It Worth the Wait?
Season three of Netflix’s "You" has finally made its comeback! Was it worth the wait? Well…I would not say so. It felt like a bit of a chore to get through. But, as I am somewhat of a completionist, I eventually saw the season through to the end.
"In the Heights" Review
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical translates beautifully to the screen.