

Lady of the Night
1925-02-23 · 70 min · ★ 5.8
The story of two baby girls, born near in proximity but worlds apart in society: Molly Helmer, the daughter of a thief, and Florence Banning, the daughter of the judge who sent Molly's father to prison. The girls' lives come together as they reach the age of eighteen, when Florence leaves the security of the exclusive Girls Select School, and Molly, now orphaned, begins her life after reform school.
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- Directors
- Monta Bell
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Norma ShearerMolly Helmer / Florence Banning
Malcolm McGregorDavid Page
Dale FullerFlorence's Aunt Miss Carr
George K. Arthur'Chunky' Dunn
Fred EsmeltonJudge Banning
Lew HarveyMolly's Father Chris Helmer
Gwen LeeMolly's Friend
Betty MorrisseyMolly's Friend Gertie
Joan CrawfordBody Double for Norma Shearer
Betty MorrisseyGertie - Molly's Other Friend
Carlton GriffinDance Hall Lothario (uncredited)
Constantine RomanoffDance Hall Patron (uncredited)
Philip SleemanDance Hall Lothario (uncredited)
Ellinor VanderveerDancing Patron at Nightclub (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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