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An American Tragedy

193196 min 6.3 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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.

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Release / first air1931-08-22
Original languageEN
GenresCrime, Drama, Romance
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WriterTheodore Dreiser
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionParamount Pictures

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10 cast members
Phillips HolmesPhillips HolmesClyde Griffiths
Sylvia SidneySylvia SidneyRoberta 'Bert' Alden
Frances DeeFrances DeeSondra Finchley
Irving PichelIrving PichelDistrict Attorney Orville Mason
Frederick BurtonFrederick BurtonSamuel Griffiths
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Samuel Griffiths
Wallace MiddletonWallace MiddletonGilbert Griffiths
Emmett CorriganEmmett CorriganBelknap
Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonAttorney Reuben Jephson
Lucille La VerneLucille La VerneMrs. Asa Griffiths

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#based on novel or book#snob#trial#murder#pre-code#social climbing#pregnant woman murdered

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