The Lady Refuses (1931) PRE-CODE HOLLYWOOD

[@daisyblue2447]

Pre code actually tells a story. Love the clothing from this time period!

[@marcsmirnoff936]

Now that's how you do a melodrama-with loads of great acting! I have to say that John Darrow was the most consistent performer & showed impressive range in going from a hilarious comic drunk to a tortured bitter son. He puts a lot of force into both aspects yet doesn't overplay either. Thanks for sharing.

[@sailendrayalamanchili4126]

Thank you for posting this brilliant movie, the golden age of Hollywood, when it had free reign to produce such masterpieces.

[@karenhill3970]

And don't you ladies love the fact ladies looked so feminine & beautiful & lovely apartments...Men so gallant & mannerly

[@1LSWilliam]

Simply splended. Some of her scenes were as good as any Hollywood ever produced!

[@DSkye-n7m]

What a great movie. She was the heroine in this story. They don’t make decent movies like this anymore. Thank you!

[@kathymateer]

Excellent movie! I’ll definitely add this to my favorites.

[@lisahayden1355]

WHY ARE THESE OLD MOVIES SO DAMN GOOD 😲 really enjoy this one

[@thomashorton4435]

Because they spent money on writing and hiring actual actors. Not just special effects

[@janiceharley9051]

Yes, not a lot of money spent just good Acting

[@jartisteobscure3992]

What a sweet story with quite the unexpected ending (and those clothes how glamorous!)😍😍🥰

[@lingeringquestions519]

I've been learning about the pre-code vs post-code era of American cinema since about late high school (I'm twenty-eight) and I really think we need to keep these films. I feel like films from before 1939 get so forgotten. We need to study how the code affected representation and other things, what the laws were in regular life anyway, and these stories are sometimes so good.

[@Edward-jn5pl]

I completely agree. This wonderful films need to be cherished, preserved, and seen by more people.

[@lingeringquestions519]

@@Edward-jn5pl So many of the films from this era do!

[@saran3214]

There weren't any laws, regarding what could be shown. As soon as movies were created xxx films immediately were made. And shown in theatres. It killed the movie industry because families and kids went and you never knew what you were going to get. The codes were a voluntary system and Hayes was asked to preview and rate films. It saved the industry and people started attending again. It also created the beautiful, restrained and classic films we enjoy today, from 90+ years ago. Glad a young person like you appreciates these gems. My grandson asked me if the world was in black and white when I was your age.

[@karenhill3970]

The dresses had trains love the 30's ...fashion & decor & my son is named Russell

[@rabbiezekielgoldberg2497]

All we need to know about representation is that there is an inverse relationship between the portion of the cast that isn't straight and White and the movie's appeal.

[@patriciahaskins1956]

Terrific story! Awesome acting. I love the old clothes and cars. Just wish that they had shown father and June walking off together! Thanks for another great pick! 🌈🌈🌈

[@marifromky]

wouldn't have fit the times. that's what people like to see these days. back then, stories ended where they ought to. they gave us something to imagine later. :)

[@LINDABELLAMY-q3j]

That was the most BEAUTIFUL and sad movie. Thankyou ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thomasgansevoort929]

THIS FILM SEEMS TO TAKE PLACE WHEN ACTING WAS PERFORMED DURING THE TRANSITION FROM STAGE TRAINING, MIXING WITH ACTING FOR FILM. A FINE TRANSITION TO BEHOLD. A MELODRAMATIC STORY FOR SURE, AH! BUT WHAT A MELODRAMA. AN EXTREMELY COMPLEX PSYCHOLOGICAL STORY, CAREFULLY ACCOMPLISHED AND WELL DIRECTED. BETTY COMPTON THE HEROINE OF THIS STORY, AND SHE IS THAT, DOES A VERY FINE JOB, SO TOO DOES JOHN DARROW (RUSSEL THE SON AND GILBERT EMRY, THE FATHER). THERE IS A SCENE WHERE THE SON STRIKES AT THE FATHER... BOTH SON AND FATHER ARE SPECTACULAR HERE, ESPECIALLY RUSSEL, HIS FACIAL TRANSITION, WHEN HE REALIZES WHAT HE HAS DONE IS PRETTY AMAZING. DID I LIKE THIS FILM.? YOU BET I DID. THANK YOU PizzaFlix........AND YES I'M SHOUTING!

[@missybaker1608]

Loved Betty Compson as June. John Darrow as the son. But the father was the one here. Loved this movie

[@karenhill3970]

REALLY liked the Father ..liked that actr so much .. so distinguished,dashing conservative tall🥰🥰

[@kathyh4804]

Lovely movie Thank you for posting these beautifully done old movies A time when at least on screen the actors had class and elegance These movies could never be recreated with today’s so called actors, and the lousy directing , they would cheapen it like they do all their movies today

[@keithharvey7230]

Well said,Kathy,you summed it all up.

[@netasureshsharma7108]

So nice story.... Heart touching story. Thankyou for uploading

[@kayesharples7074]

Such a tremendous plot, unheard after pre-code days. If executed now it would be abysmal. Love the fact there’s no unnecessary music on these ‘old’ films

[@90FF1]

Good story. Betty C played her roll quite well too. Enjoyed it. Thanks again Pizzaflix.

[@Baceseras]

Dobbs -- the unforgettable Edgar Norton, appeared in over a hundred films, in the vast majority of them as a butler, with an occasional m'lord for variety. Always a pleasure to see him again. In 1931 this melodrama would have been old-fashioned, but so many passing years have telescoped that now it doesn't matter. I enjoyed it.

[@juliavalevska5677]

What a nice and sincere movie! Thank you so much for posting it

[@thejerseyj5479]

Important and sobering words helping us to remember our number one responsibility is the safety of ourselves and others. Thank you, again, for caring enough about us riders to put forth the effort you do. We appreciate you.

[@llongone2]

Surprisingly good film! If you are reading this comment, don't take my word for it! Watch it!

[@berylbattrick1246]

very entertaining movie, enjoyable actors, language we don't hear much any more from that era. thank you.

[@stevenburton6785]

I love Betty Compson, She often plays a hard nosed,soft hearted gal, but never over the top, Her cute slightly sideways smile gets me every time Thanks again for showing another well produced movie ,also excellent cast,works really well together. 10/10.

[@emilyannfrancesmay3919]

What a great story! I love June! I also like the ending. Makes me wonder how long before Gerald catches up to June, and if they do get married.

[@ddab9183]

Thanks for a terrific film. I watched it again tonight and it’s a fresh as if I had never seen it. Thank you again for bringing us such an excellent film!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Fantastic! 52 minute mark. Award winning performance.

[@nancysanders2398]

A Very Good Movie,one where a Woman displays true decency,kindness,kindness,compassion,for men who have"taken her,for granted,due to " her state in life!" I highly,highly recommend THIS movie!! Thank you,PizzaFlix for sharing this film!!

[@PizzaFLIX]

Thanks for the great review! May the Sauce be with you.

[@miriamkellner3524]

Excellent movie and casting...many thanks

[@hueyahumana]

I loved it! Wherever she goes, I follow 😅

[@karenhill3970]

Oh my gosh ...I love him Sir Gerald...love men like that... just realize I've seen this before....love this movie ..actors/ actresses so good

[@PizzaFLIX]

Thanks for watching PizzaFLIX. May the Sauce be with you. 🍕🍕🍕

[@deadcalm9016]

Oh I love these old movies…thanks for this one😇❤️

[@conningdale8805]

Very good movie. Thank you for posting it.

What a WONDERFUL story! THANK YOU FOR POSTING!

[@janiceharley9051]

I really enjoyed this picture shows how people Really are if given a chance to prove themselves! Thanks for sharing this picture

[@PizzaFLIX]

Thanks for watching PizzaFLIX. May the Sauce be with you.

[@MrGazzara]

Well done, and the scenery was enchanting!

[@miasalazar1980]

This is an excellent movie and the acting was spot on. I rate this a 10+. Precode movies rate higher in my opinion and are worth watching.

[@franzitaduz]

Not cocktails, Suh! Love it.

[@yasminedey8612]

One of my favourite...those were the good old days, when women were still allowed to have a role with independence and character.

[@SBCBears]

Women are so victimized these days.

[@leelarson107]

Yes, yes, yes! Let's all just cry our little hearts out over the women who take offense at everything. That's sounds like 'Asperger Syndrome', where one is unable to interact with people in the real world and one finds fault in everyone but one's own self. Yes, it's all the fault of men, whom ALL WOMEN consider to be 'childish', 'immature', and 'need to grow up'. Ah, how wonderful it will be when women take over and run the world..............right into the ground.

[@yasminedey8612]

@@leelarson107 a little misogynistic aren't you? Taking offence in a female character role :D

[@ramdomgiltter5590]

@@leelarson107 As a woman I would love to punch these 'victimized' women in the mouth!!! They never shut up or take responsibility, they blame everything on everyone else, all I can say is grow up, get over it, and move on!!!!

[@marifromky]

@@leelarson107 aspergers? ROTFLMAO right.

[@larissadoyle7427]

aww,now that is a gem!

[@goldensmamma]

That was really good movie ! Didn't end like most movies do Rich guy getting his girl. Thank you again PizzaFix

[@marifromky]

um. it did? gerry said he'd follow her anywhere.

[@lightningbug276]

These pre code movies are so raw and real!

[@rhondae8222]

This movie is quite entertaining. Thank you.

[@PARIS-FRANCE]

SUPER MERCI POUR CE P'TIT BIJOU SURPRENANT !.. QUELLE ACTRICE INOUÏE !.. SENSATIONNELLE !..

[@niajeannine]

now she's a stand up woman...take ya money. You cannot buy respect or dignity. we ❤ her.

[@teenaapperson5880]

How did this little gem get past me??!!

[@PizzaFLIX]

It got past us too until now. May the sauce be with you.

[@trinketkay5775]

This flick got me. WHAT A MOVIE! I’ll remember this for a life time or more. Powerful stuff, I’m all tears 💖

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

Great Film! Excellent Acting too especially between Father and Son confrontation! And no background music interference. These early films from the late 1920's through the 1930's pre- code, surely need to be restored and viewed as they give us a real historical value on society and even Landmarks no longer in existence. It really goes to show that there's nothing new under the sun. There still exists a double standard between men and women in the 21st Century! I don't believe anything will ever change that? Men will suspect the worst case scenario from a woman they're interested or in love with especially if they're aware of an unfavorable history? June was aware that Gerry would eventually use it as a weapon against her! We see he isn't relieved his Son has a rock solid alibi, instead he's devestated by the fact his Son spent the night in June's flat? He's already come to his own conclusions without hearing the matter or facts? I would have walked out too.

[@tmo.48]

As they so correctly say, "No good deed goes unpunished ". I've learned to do them anyway. "Damn the torpedoes "

[@rebeccalouisejohnson3772]

This film is amazing ❤️

[@deborahleone4351]

Super good! TYSM!!🙋‍♀️💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@heatherbowlan1961]

Thank you great one

[@christinegerard4974]

Superb movie ! Thank you .

[@hannahcruz1440]

LOVE IT!

[@ladylydia762]

All this bickering over whose right or wrong, has nothing to do with this fine movie. Thx. for the upload.

[@Jason-ib4fk]

Why do I, before even viewing this film, have a sneaking suspicion that in the end "the Lady says 'Yes!' !!!" Lol! (We'll see if that pans out :P ).

[@teresayeates3437]

No.

[@patrooney2283]

🍕🍕 Pizza you did it again!!!👍🙏😙💕🍕🍕

[@gerica82]

What a great movie. Love it.

[@aadamtx]

I think this film popped on my YT feed because of Ivan Lebedeff, as he was in a film I watched here yesterday night. He looks exactly the same in both films and made a career of playing suave ne'er-do-wells. Although I've seen what seem like hundreds of films from the era, I was struck by the pauses in the dialogue here - a character says a few words, pauses, then continues (Compson was the exception). As for the ending, it reminded me of Shaw's PYGMALION.

[@Talk2WandaVision]

new favorite film

[@PizzaFLIX]

May the Sauce be with you.

[@leelarson107]

I get a kick out of people Commenting on 'those were the good old days' when they themselves didn't live through them.

[@miriwood2819]

First pre-code I ever saw & precious every time I re-watch it. Does anyone know the name of haunting music at the beginning & end? It's used in a few others, but with differing tempos.

[@sridharanv.k.881]

Good one. Thanks 🙏

[@abbimcnellis8371]

Loved it ❤️🌹 ty

[@MaiMyTie]

Fun movie and an LOL moment when I saw that street name. If they only knew what that would imply in the future XD

[@thomashorton4435]

What an interesting story.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

This is a very curious story....with dabs of myth and classic drama....a little bit of Pygmalion with an admixture of Oedipus...ironically inserted into this dysfunctional "high" society ethically/morally-challenged family, a dash of Delilah and Mary Magdalene to bring some sort of sanity, reality, justification, and decent (or reasonable closure) to such an absurd convergence of fate and for the father and son to come face to face with their own corruption, avarice, and failure. Nice little flick.

[@olga-dmitrievna132]

Great movie!

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

What a wonderful movie, note perfect.

[@martinmcglone8456]

what entertainment, why did they stop making class movies

[@thomashorton4435]

People decided that special effects were more important than acting and writing

[@deborahleone4351]

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[@philchurch927]

brilliant

[@sennursen319]

Thank u helps me a lot

[@luckybaring3907]

Lovely story ❤️

[@bertharuiz1225]

Good quirky movie. For once neither father or son were pretentious about their wealthy status.

[@gailbrown3877]

What a love story and a happy ending

[@Edward-jn5pl]

Wow! Loved this movie!

[@mschembri1409]

An incredibly good movie.

[@ikutu7771958]

Awesome!:)

[@PizzaFLIX]

Thanks for watching! May the Sauce be with you.

[@ikutu7771958]

@@PizzaFLIX Ty, lol, love your movies!:)

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

I don't see him following! When, then? Manana?

[@bernardparsons7682]

Excellent

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

I love those movies, like an Alfred Hitchcock film 🎥👍🌟

[@highyadoin]

Wow! Bravo!

[@atlasshrugged7475]

2nd one in a row where the rich kid is a spoiled adult baby. Is this how rich kids are generally speaking or is it type casting based on prejudice?

[@almeggs3247]

Were cats regarded as a certain kind of female back then?

[@thomashorton4435]

Yes,

[@girlgeniusnyc272]

Around minute 50, they can't even say the word "prostitute", it appears to have been cut out!😊

[@margies735]

£1000 =$5000! How times have changed!

[@dianewilliams9858]

"How much is 1000 pounds £ (GBP) to $ (USD) according to the foreign exchange rate for today" ex-rate.com/convert/gbp/1000-to-usd.html What county does 1,000 lbs equal 5000? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@StevenTorrey]

An interesting movie, though it is difficult to find what mores it violated back in the day. In 1931, you wonder if you would even pay the nickel to watch this. One doubts it.

[@gretnagreen18]

Not for nothing, she’s totally drugging his drinks

[@emperorhundredhead7007]

Pity about the non-stop machine gun on the soundtrack

[@hannahcruz1440]

Why is there no remake of this movie?

[@maryrozario397]

Please, no remake. hollywood today is vile

[@toussantlbisso]

Because they have'nt figured out how to Ruin it.

[@devindevon]

Yeah, that's what we need, a crappy new version. No thanks. If it ever happens I'll avoid it like plague.

[@Luminaring]

1000 pounds? ah, this is what they were thinking of in the movie 3000.

[@Skibidi_harry]

Pizza Flix is an enrichment to life....!!

[@artistalisonwinfield-burns4455]

High melodrama of the very best kind.

[@540Baseball]

Mind the fog… right you are!

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[@paulmcginn5146]

s8e plays a marvelous part and im so fallin7 in love

[@suzannewinz1099]

27:16 Millie LOL

[@PEBelarus]

The only thing I want to say is that this is $100,000. I want to say something about the accent. It's a Hollywood film but they want this to be in London but it's rare to get a British accent. But still, if we take inflation into consideration, this is $100,000. So, I don't know if that means anything to you but this is most definitely life-changing money and not something that makes your week better.

[@Amphy002]

Is that Irene Handl as the maid?

[@keithharvey7230]

No.

[@benjaminfreyman4273]

What a strange little movie. People are really pretty twisted

[@Jane.Doe.]

Loved the film. But....... What was up with that wacky ending? Did Gerry go after her? Did he bring her back and they married? Did they never see her again? What did he mean when he said "Whatever she goes I will go." ? I didn't like that unsatisfying cliff hanger ending one bit. 🤦‍♀️

[@marcsmirnoff936]

I actually liked how the movie didn't end too neatly. That allows us to puzzle it the possible outcomes for ourselves.