Ladies of Leisure

Ladies of Leisure

Zippy, daring, peppy, gay!

1930 · 100 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Frank Capra · Written by Jo Swerling

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