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title: "The Making of a Lady"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-making-of-a-lady-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 169782
imdb_id: "tt2293276"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Making of a Lady (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-making-of-a-lady-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Making of a Lady
Year: 2012
Release Date (GB): 12/19/2012
Genre: Drama and TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 35m
Plot: Poor but intelligent Emily Fox Seton accepts a marriage proposal from the older Lord James Walderhurst, a widower pushed into providing an heir by his haughty aunt Maria.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft): The Making of a Lady is a 2012 drama and TV movie. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. In the United Kingdom, it was released on December 19, 2012. The story follows Emily Fox Seton, who is described as poor but intelligent. She accepts a marriage proposal from Lord James Walderhurst. He is an older man and a widower. Lord James Walderhurst is being pushed to provide an heir by his aunt, Maria, who is described as haughty.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Curson Smith

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lydia Wilson** as *Emily Fox Seton*
- **Linus Roache** as *Lord James Walderhurst*
- **Maggie Fox** as *Mrs. Parke*
- **Sarah Ridgeway** as *Jane*
- **Joanna Lumley** as *Lady Maria Byrne*
- **James D'Arcy** as *Captain Alec Osborn*
- **Souad Faress** as *Ameerah*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Making of a Lady online?
The Making of a Lady is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Making of a Lady worth watching?
The Making of a Lady holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Making of a Lady and when was it released?
The Making of a Lady is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Making of a Lady?
The Making of a Lady was directed by Richard Curson Smith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Making of a Lady — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/169782)

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