The Lady Consents

Feb 7, 1936

1h 16m

★ 5.8

Two Great Stars and a Brilliant Cast in a Drama of Reckless Romance and Adventure

Overview

Civilized wife doesn't protest when husband runs off with uncivilized professional golfer pretending to be civilized.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Anne Talbot

Ann Harding

Dr. Michael J. Talbot

Herbert Marshall

Gerry Mannerley

Margaret Lindsay

Stanley Ashton

Walter Abel

Jim Talbot

Edward Ellis

Mr. Yardley

Hobart Cavanaugh

Susan

Ilka Chase

Apple Lady

Mary Gordon

Joe - Restaurant Proprietor

Paul Porcasi

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