Ladies of Leisure

Ladies of Leisure

NR 1926 · 58 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Rich, spoiled Marian pressures Eric to marry her. Her brother is in love with her friend Mamie, but a scheming ex-husband tries to blackmail her. Mamie is saved from suicide by Eric, who's in a compromising position when he brings her home.

Directed by Tom Buckingham · Written by Albert Lewin

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