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An American Tragedy

An American Tragedy

1931NR1h 36m

Crime
Drama
Romance

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The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry.

A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.

Director: Josef von Sternberg
Writers: Samuel Hoffenstein, Josef von Sternberg
Music: John Leipold, Ralph Rainger
Cinematography: Lee Garmes

Cast

Phillips HolmesClyde Griffiths
Sylvia SidneyRoberta 'Bert' Alden
Frances DeeSondra Finchley
Irving PichelDistrict Attorney Orville Mason
Frederick BurtonSamuel Griffiths
Claire McDowellMrs. Samuel Griffiths
Wallace MiddletonGilbert Griffiths
Emmett CorriganBelknap
Charles MiddletonAttorney Reuben Jephson
Lucille La VerneMrs. Asa Griffiths

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