Common Clay (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Common Clay is a drama film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 89 minutes. “When night life people are made to face the daylight, everything is revealed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Ellen Neal gets work as a servant with the wealthy Fullerton family. She falls in love with the Fullerton's handsome young son. But he leaves her with child, and when she attempts to gain recognition for her child, the Fullerton family treats her as a blackmailer. But a surprise awaits them all.
Who’s in it. Common Clay stars Constance Bennett as Ellen Neal, Lew Ayres as Hugh Fullerton, Tully Marshall as W.H. Yates and Matty Kemp as Arthur Coakley, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Common Clay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Common Clay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Common Clay (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Common Clay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Common Clay?
- Common Clay stars Constance Bennett, Lew Ayres, Tully Marshall, Matty Kemp and Purnell Pratt.
- When was Common Clay released?
- Common Clay was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.