Lady with Red Hair

1940· 78 min★ 6.3· Biography, Drama

A messy divorce leaves Mrs. Leslie Carter shunned by Chicago society for being an adulteress and forbidden from having custody of her son. She's determined to return to her hometown in a few years as a success and with enough money to fight to get her son back. In order to realize her plans, she heads to New York with ambitions of being a great actress. Despite having no stage training, producer David Belasco becomes attracted to her and becomes intent on making her a star, as well as winning her heart.

Cast: Miriam Hopkins, Claude Rains, Richard Ainley, Laura Hope Crews

Director: Curtis Bernhardt