Gallant Lady (1933) Ann Harding Clive Brook Otto Kruger Dickie Moore Pre-Code Drama Gregory La Cava

Gallant Lady is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring Ann Harding, Clive Brook and Otto Kruger. It was a production of Darryl F. Zanuck's independent company Twentieth Century Pictures. The film was released on January 5, 1934, by United Artists. It was a commercial and critical success on its release. It was remade in 1938 as Always Goodbye with Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert Marshall.

[@user-tp7sg7fd1w]

This movie was one of Ann’s biggest hits. She was enormously popular in the early 1930’s and then dropped out of sight to marry and support her conductor husband’s career. She was never interested in promoting herself or keeping her name alive in her later years, the way Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn did, so she’s not as remembered now, but she was just as talented as those ladies, in a more understated way.

[@jackbailey7037]

Much more than most actors, Ann Harding looks like she's speaking the words that she's thinking, rather than delivering lines. She radiates intelligence.

[@dorisreinert2654]

Ann Harding is stunning and the clothing in this film is magnificent. Such style and glamor.

[@Zarina1634]

Ann Harding. Talented. Beautiful. Elegant. ❤

[@jajones-ford2226]

Ann Harding is one of my favorite actresses. She usually plays , strong,independent women who find love,loose it, then find a true soul mate. Her performance here is outstanding and she wears some beautiful Art Deco outfits throughout the film.

[@marks9820]

Ann Harding was enigmatic. Her words weren't words they were more like whispering sighs. I was always drawn to her early films.🕊️

[@rjmcallister1888]

One of the earliest from then-20th Century. Ann Harding always looked nice. Darryl F Zanuck had jumped ship at Warners and, with some New York money, started the studio, with United Artists distributing. Zanuck had made quality films at Warners, but he really wanted a ready-made distribution system and hundreds of big theatres that would show his movies. He found it a year or so later, merging with bankrupt Fox Film and creating 20th Century-Fox (1935-2020).

[@diannemiller1895]

U hav to think this movie was made almost 100yrs ago. It was terrific on all levels. What a twist for the happy ending. Captivating.

[@1LSWilliam]

Marvellous pathos in a film that marks cinema's break from the melodrama of silent movies. I must add that I have never seen a more beautiful Ann Harding. Some of her close-ups transfixed me.

[@Ourladyrules]

Ann Harding fans you will love this movie, Ann is in top form ❤❤❤🎥🥰🥂

[@normamoore7024]

Absolutely love Ann Harding! Wonderful film! Sappy and wonderful!

[@patrickryan1515]

Ann Harding quietly exudes charm and intelligence, making this a very pleasant movie to watch. Thanks for the upload.

[@monicaclark9581]

Yes, love Dicky Moore. He was such cute boy and put on no pretenses. And I enjoy Ann Harding too. I don't recall seeing any of her films years back. Her acting is very good.

[@keithharvey7230]

Ann was one of the first stars of the talkies.She was Oscar nominated for the original version of Holiday.

[@90FF1]

Seems like the beautiful and extremely talented Ann Harding was stereo-typed for this sort of roll. Good movie. Thank you

[@douglasfriedman5032]

This movie is a gift, it transcends time. Really didn't know who any one was and it didn't matter they were all great. Ann is a lovely woman and her character and Dan show so much loyalty. Plus the ending was a surprise. ❤Thanks

[@lindamac7465]

I love this movie! Thank you ❤❤

[@susandelongis885]

Just wonderful! So is the 1938 remake, “Always Goodbye.” Thank you!

[@bethlehemeisenhour5807]

Yes, I like that one too.

[@gabbysch2625]

❤ So enjoyable! Excellent cast. ❤

[@mariaschiffer3401]

This early Darryl Zanuck production (1933) paved the road to many nominations and three beautiful Oscar wins (Gentleman's Agreement, All About Eve). A solid writing (Gilbert Emery, Sam Mintz) and the direction of famed Gregory la Cava (My Man Godfrey) gave the tranquil, but radiant Ann Harding the chance to put a true dramatic spark in the somewhat ambiguous story. Also, gave a most natural child actor (Dickie Moore) many scenes to act and shine alongside the principals. I found the 1938 beautifully directed remake, "Always Goodbye" (Sidney Lanfield) elevated the story to superior by the brilliance of Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert Marshall. Thank you! 🤩🤗💃

[@joshpritt2146]

And CinemaScope

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

Born Dorothy Walton Gatley, Ann Harding changed her name because her father, a high-ranking Army officer, disapproved of her career choice. The way she 'chats' with the boy, like when she told him the Elephant tale, is so natural. She just didn't survive being typecast in the 30s, so her acting slowed to a trickle, or she probably could have been as successful as the other tops stars in the 40s and beyond. Great post-TY!

[@lucybirot5623]

Thank you for this lovely movie!♥

[@naguerea]

here I am back again for the delights you offer us, thank you.

[@steplumpkin5432]

EVEN BETTER,THE 2ND TIME,AROUND!!!!!!!! THANKS 200MILL UPLOADER.

[@amgrumm]

See also “Always Goodbye.” The mother loves the child so much she gives him away . . . the ultimate sacrifice.

[@shelleymcafee8197]

Another good movie; Thank-You! I loved Ann Harding in this role, and would love to see it re-made; I can imagine Jodi Foster as Sally.

[@berylbattrick1246]

GREAT MOVIE THANK YOU.

[@sharonpolikoff7282]

Dickie Moore really shone in this film - very natural, not too mannered or 'cute.' The Barbara Stanwyck/Herbert Marshall remake was quite good too, but I prefer this version.

[@1zelcat]

Did the remake have the same name?

[@sharonpolikoff7282]

The remake is 'Always Goodbye.'

[@roundtwo3321]

@@sharonpolikoff7282 I was trying to remember the title. Thank you.

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

This film was made better by the actors in it... especially the co stars 🌟

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

❤Thank you 👍Great movie , great cast ❤

[@roundtwo3321]

I love this story.

[@capricorntwenty]

What a superb film.... how I long for this standard no... alas no more, but what an absolute treasure this was...

[@carolswarbrick1722]

A pure magic film, dreamy in every which way....🇬🇧 1:22:23

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

That's my kind of boat... a true luxary liner. Ann Harding is beautifully gowned in this film. He says you ought to marry again? Was she ever married to begin with?

[@respecthewoman]

The original it seems of Always Goodbye with Barbara stanywick.

[@kmterpin]

Well that was some story...and quite a journey...which could’ve resolved itself early on if Dan & Sally had married.

[@luizbocchi4780]

💝🙏

[@HasiyahGerman-fd1bg]

Marie Dressler looks wonderful she was really young in this movie ! IAM A GREAT ADMIRER OF HERS AND OF COURSE ANN HARDING THESE WONDERFUL ACTRESSES 😮 THEY DONT MAKE EM LIKE THESE ANYMORE!

[@keithharvey7230]

Marie Dresser isn't in this film.

[@keithharvey7230]

It's Janet Beecher.

[@angelaknight7184]

A great film

[@keithharvey7230]

Otto Kruger was a baddy in Saboteur and Farewell my lovely.He was the priest who marries Grace Kelly to Gary Cooper.Grace n Coop could pass as father n daughter.

[@keithharvey7230]

High Noon.

[@poopypants814]

Ann Harding a very rare and contemporary Actor... sorry can;t say much for Clive Brook but he got the dirty end of the stick in this flick

[@keithharvey7230]

Clive was a major star of the London stage and a major player in the first decade of the t alkies.I always found him a bit of a grumpy old g it.

[@poopypants814]

@@keithharvey7230 He is how do you say "not my cup of tea" a bit too hammy for taste

[@gregorypalmer5403]

The more you watch him the more you will realise how Big he was, and how justifiably so. Start 28:02 with 24 Hours ( 1931 w/ Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins) and then " If I Were Free", 1933 w/ Irene Dunne. Then I think you will cherish his skill. And that of all the other cast members with her ! Ann Harding is still a favorite in Detroit with some who know about her stage company time there with Jessie Bonestelle.

[@gregorypalmer5403]

The 28:02 is just some gibberish from " Artificial 'Intelligence'" . Disregard. I did not type it.

[@1zelcat]

Perfect chick flick for a quiet afternoon.

[@Zarina1634]

Who is the little boy? Looks like Dean Stockwell? ❤

[@rossmartenak5517]

So-called "Ann Harding" was born Dorothy Walton Gatley. Why the public deceit & disrespect of her family name?

[@gregorypalmer5403]

Ask " Barry". Stage names are as ancient as stone.

[@rossmartenak5517]

@@gregorypalmer5403 So is deceit

[@gregorypalmer5403]

She had been gone about seventy tears and her name was like at least 50 percent of other Hollywood names: made up. I have never seen " either" of you before in movie posts . Do you believe you are creditors / suitors to her name or legacy ? Your ardor is unusual. ​@@rossmartenak5517

[@user-tp7sg7fd1w]

Ann’s father was a well known Army general who disapproved of Ann’s choice of an acting career. She took a stage name to avoid bringing dishonor to her father, although her father ultimately was proud of Ann’s career accomplishments.

[@adamnoman4658]

There isn't any gallantry to be seen anywhere in this awful fairy tale of the spoiled rich and self-indulgent. - -

[@keoniili]

Not quite. This was a tale of the self-indulgent, spoiled fiancée pitted against the once-poor, self-made woman. The former was quickly dispatched and gallantry was acheived with sound, moral advice from a down-and-out friend. Hardly a fairy tale of the rich.