United States / Aug 05, 1931 / NR / New York City, New York
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Emmett Corrigan | Belknap |
| Charles Middleton | Attorney Reuben Jephson |
| Lucille La Verne | Mrs. Asa Griffiths |
| Al Hart | Titus Alden |
| Fanny Midgley | Mrs. Titus Alden |
| Arnold Korff | Judge Oberwaltzer |
| Russ Powell | Coroner Fred Heit |
| Ed Brady | Train Brakeman (uncredited) |
| Richard Cramer | Deputy Sheriff Kraut (uncredited) |
| Claire Dodd | Gaile Warren (uncredited) |
| Robert Dudley | Juror (uncredited) |
| George Irving | Mr. Finchley (uncredited) |
| Arline Judge | Bella Griffiths (uncredited) |
| Nella Walker | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| William Bailey | |
| Martin Cichy | |
| James Durkin |
Genres
CrimeDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | An American Tragedy |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 22 agosto 1931 |
| Production | Josef von Sternberg |
| Writer | Theodore Dreiser, Josef von Sternberg, Samuel Hoffenstein |
| Cinematography | Lee Garmes, Paul Ivano |
| Assistant directors | Josef von Sternberg |
| Camera operators | Paul Ivano, Lee Garmes |
| Additional photography | Lee Garmes, Paul Ivano |
| Production design | Hans Dreier |
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| Art direction | Hans Dreier |
| Set decoration | Hans Dreier |
| Music | John Leipold, Ralph Rainger, Harry D. Mills |
| Sound | John Leipold, Ralph Rainger, Harry D. Mills |
| Costume design | Travis Banton |
| Makeup | Travis Banton |
| Hairstyling | Travis Banton |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Aug 22, 1931
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