Ladies of Leisure
Zippy, daring, peppy, gay!
DramaRomancenew york citybased on play or musicalclass differencespre-codegold diggerescort girlrich parentsart modelpainter as artistparty girlaspiring artistfather son relationship
A pre-Code romantic comedy-drama about a gold digger and a struggling artist that transforms from transactional convenience into genuine affection, buoyed by period charm and social commentary.
Kay Arnold is a gold digger who wanders from party to party with the intention of catching a rich suitor. Jerry Strong is a young man from a wealthy family who strives to succeed as an artist. What begins as a relationship of mutual convenience soon turns into something else.
Essence
Ensemble
Barbara Stanwyck
Kay Arnold
Lowell Sherman
Bill Standish
Ralph Graves
Jerry Strong
Marie Prevost
Dot Lamarr
Nance O'Neil
Mrs. Strong
George Fawcett
John Strong
Juliette Compton
Claire Collins
Johnnie Walker
Charlie
Jay Eaton
Balcony Party Guest (uncredited)
Charles Butterworth
Cocktail Shaking Party Guest (uncredited)
Willie Best
George (uncredited)
Edith Ellison
Jerry's Housekeeper (uncredited)
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