An American Tragedy
"The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry."
Originally released in 1931. An American Tragedy is a crime/drama film. directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Starring Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, and Frances Dee
Synopsis
A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Phillips Holmes
as Clyde Griffiths
Sylvia Sidney
as Roberta 'Bert' Alden
Frances Dee
as Sondra Finchley
Irving Pichel
as District Attorney Orville Mason
Frederick Burton
as Samuel Griffiths
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Samuel Griffiths
Wallace Middleton
as Gilbert Griffiths
Emmett Corrigan
as Belknap
Charles Middleton
as Attorney Reuben Jephson
Lucille La Verne
as Mrs. Asa Griffiths
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An American Tragedy about?
A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
Who directed An American Tragedy?
An American Tragedy was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is An American Tragedy?
An American Tragedy has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was An American Tragedy released?
An American Tragedy was released on August 22, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An American Tragedy?
The main cast of An American Tragedy includes Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee, Irving Pichel, Frederick Burton.