Tarnished Lady

Tarnished Lady is a 1931 PreCode American drama film directed by George Cukor. The screenplay by Donald Ogden Stewart is based on his short story, A Story of a New York Lady.

Meanwhile, DeWitt has begun romancing Normans former girl friend Germaine Prentiss, Nancys longtime rival. She realizes DeWitts relationship with Germaine is changing him into a social climber. Unaware Normans firm has just been barred from the stock market and he is facing financial ruin, Nancy tells her husband she is leaving him. She learns of Normans bankruptcy in the newspaper and, together with her friend Ben Sterner, she goes to a speakeasy where she proceeds to get drunk. She and Ben bring some of the bar patrons to his home, where they encounter Norman, who is waiting there to discuss a business transaction with Ben. Seeing his wife in such a disreputable state, he tells her he never wants to see her again.Nancy tries to live on her own but, lacking any skills, she is unable to find employment and becomes destitute. When she discovers she is pregnant, Ben offers her a place to live and, after the birth of her child, he hires her to work in his department store. Norman and Germaine come in to purchase a fur coat, and Norman is stunned to find Nancy in a menial position. Germaine tries to warn Nancy away, but realizing her husband still loves her, Nancy asks him for another chance. Germaine bows out and leaves Norman with his forgiven wife and infant son. ........

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