''The Lady Objects'' is a 1938 American drama film written by Gladys Lehman and

Charles Kenyon Charles Kenyon (November 2, 1880 – June 27, 1961) was an American screenwriter, who wrote or co-wrote the screenplays for more than 110 films between 1915 and 1946. He was married to actress Jane Winton from 1927 to 1930. Kenyon was born i ...

and directed by Erle C. Kenton. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Song at the

11th Academy Awards The 11th Academy Awards were held on February 23, 1939, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. It was the first Academy Awards show without an official host. Frank Capra became the first person to win three Best Director awards, t ...

with the song ''A Mist Over the Moon'', with music by Ben Oakland and lyric by

Oscar Hammerstein II Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in the musical theater for almost 40 years. He won eight Ton ...

. Although the writing credits differ, this film bears a striking resemblance to Columbia's 1933 film, '' Ann Carver's Profession''.

Plot

Bill Hayward's years as a college athlete and singer are behind him, and while he struggles financially, his attorney wife Ann is prospering, promoted to junior partner in her law firm. While she's in Washington, D.C., on business, Bill accompanies friends June and George to a New York City nightclub where they have been hired to entertain. He is persuaded to get on stage and sing himself, but resists the temptation to get into a romantic situation with June, a former girlfriend from their school days. June gets inebriated and a stumble results in her accidental death. Bill, however, is charged with her murder. Ann offers to defend him in court, but Bill can't bear that thought. When the case goes badly against him, however, Ann volunteers information that results in Bill's acquittal and their reconciliation.

Cast

* Lanny Ross as William Hayward * Gloria Stuart as Ann Adams Hayward * Joan Marsh as June Lane * Roy Benson as George Martin *

Pierre Watkin Pierre Frank Watkin (December 29, 1887 – February 3, 1960) was an American character actor best known for playing distinguished authority figures throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood. He is best remembered for his roles of Mr. Skinner the b ...

as Mr. Harper * Robert Paige as Ken Harper *

Arthur Loft Arthur Loft (May 25, 1897 – January 1, 1947) was an American film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1932 and 1947. Biography He was born in Denver, Colorado and died in Los Angeles, California. He is interred ...

as Charles Clarke * Stanley Andrews as Baker * Jane Buckingham as Mrs. Harper (Jan Buckingham) * Bess Flowers as Miriam Harper * Ann Doran as Miss Hollins * Vesey O'Davoren as Langham

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* * * * 1938 films 1938 drama films American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Erle C. Kenton Columbia Pictures films Films scored by Morris Stoloff Films produced by William Perlberg 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub