They Call It Sin (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1932, They Call It Sin is a drama film directed by Thornton Freeland, running about 69 minutes. “In 1920...They called it "Flaming Youth" TODAY... "They Call it Sin"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An innocent, young, small-town church organist is thrown out of her home, told she was adopted, and that her mother was an evil woman. She follows a crush to the big city and is left fending for herself.
Who’s in it. They Call It Sin stars Loretta Young as Marion Cullen, George Brent as Dr. Tony Travers, Una Merkel as Dixie Dare and David Manners as James E. 'Jimmy' Decker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, They Call It Sin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Call It Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Call It Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Call It Sin (1932)?
- In US, They Call It Sin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Call It Sin worth watching?
- They Call It Sin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Call It Sin?
- They Call It Sin stars Loretta Young, George Brent, Una Merkel, David Manners and Helen Vinson.
- When was They Call It Sin released?
- They Call It Sin was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.