
The Making of a Lady
2012 · Movie · 86 min · ★ 5.9
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this is the story of the educated but penniless Emily who accepts a practical if unromantic marriage proposal from Lord James Walderhurst. Left alone with Lord James’ nephew and his wife on an isolated country estate, she increasingly comes under their control. She begins to fear for her life. Will Walderhurst return in time to save her?
Based on The Making of a Marchioness
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Streaming on PBS Masterpiece.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-12-19
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 86 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (25 votes)
Cast & crew

Lydia Wilson
as Emily Fox Seton

Linus Roache
as Lord James Walderhurst
- MF
Maggie Fox
as Mrs. Parke

Sarah Ridgeway
as Jane

Joanna Lumley
as Lady Maria Byrne

James D'Arcy
as Captain Alec Osborn
Directed by Richard Curson Smith