The Virtuous Sin (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1930, The Virtuous Sin is a drama, war and romance film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, running about 80 minutes. “To her love meant disaster...yet she had the courage to love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marya gets friendly with General Platoff in order to save her husband Victor from being executed.
Who’s in it. The Virtuous Sin stars Walter Huston as Gregory Platoff, Kay Francis as Marya Ivanova Sablin, Jobyna Howland as Alexandra Stroganov and Kenneth MacKenna as Victor Sablin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Virtuous Sin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Virtuous Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virtuous Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virtuous Sin (1930)?
- In US, The Virtuous Sin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Virtuous Sin worth watching?
- The Virtuous Sin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Virtuous Sin?
- The Virtuous Sin stars Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Jobyna Howland, Kenneth MacKenna and Paul Cavanagh.
- When was The Virtuous Sin released?
- The Virtuous Sin was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.