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An American Tragedy (1931)

NR · 1931-08-22 · 1h 36m · EN
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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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Josef von SternbergDirector, Writer

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Phillips HolmesPhillips HolmesClyde GriffithsSylvia SidneySylvia SidneyRoberta 'Bert' AldenFrances DeeFrances DeeSondra FinchleyIrving PichelIrving PichelDistrict Attorney Orville MasonFrederick BurtonFrederick BurtonSamuel GriffithsClaire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Samuel GriffithsWallace MiddletonWallace MiddletonGilbert GriffithsEmmett CorriganEmmett CorriganBelknapCharles MiddletonCharles MiddletonAttorney Reuben JephsonLucille La VerneLucille La VerneMrs. Asa GriffithsAl HartAl HartTitus AldenFanny MidgleyFanny MidgleyMrs. Titus Alden

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Based on novel or bookMurderTrialSocial climbingPre-codeSnobPregnant woman murdered

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Murder · TrialMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference294381

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What is An American Tragedy about?

A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.

How long is An American Tragedy?

An American Tragedy has a runtime of 96 minutes.