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An American Tragedy

An American Tragedy

An American Tragedy
1931 1h 36m6.1

An American Tragedy

“The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry.”

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

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DirectorJosef von Sternberg
ScreenplayJosef von Sternberg, Samuel Hoffenstein
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 22, 1931
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes17
GenresCrime, Drama, Romance
StudioParamount Pictures
An American Tragedy
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Photos8

Cast

Phillips Holmes

Phillips Holmes

Clyde Griffiths

Sylvia Sidney

Sylvia Sidney

Roberta 'Bert' Alden

Frances Dee

Frances Dee

Sondra Finchley

Irving Pichel

Irving Pichel

District Attorney Orville Mason

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Frederick Burton

Samuel Griffiths

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Samuel Griffiths

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Wallace Middleton

Gilbert Griffiths

Emmett Corrigan

Emmett Corrigan

Belknap

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Attorney Reuben Jephson

Lucille La Verne

Lucille La Verne

Mrs. Asa Griffiths

Al Hart

Al Hart

Titus Alden

Fanny Midgley

Fanny Midgley

Mrs. Titus Alden

Arnold Korff

Arnold Korff

Judge Oberwaltzer

Russ Powell

Russ Powell

Coroner Fred Heit

Ed Brady

Ed Brady

Train Brakeman (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

Richard Cramer

Deputy Sheriff Kraut (uncredited)

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Gaile Warren (uncredited)

Robert Dudley

Robert Dudley

Juror (uncredited)

George Irving

George Irving

Mr. Finchley (uncredited)

Arline Judge

Arline Judge

Bella Griffiths (uncredited)

Nella Walker

Nella Walker

Hotel Guest (uncredited)

William Bailey

William Bailey

Martin Cichy

Martin Cichy

James Durkin

James Durkin

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Elizabeth Forrester

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Sherry Hall

Evelyn Pierce

Evelyn Pierce

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Vivian Winston

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Frequently Asked Questions about An American Tragedy

Where can I watch An American Tragedy?

An American Tragedy (1931) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1931) was directed by Josef von Sternberg. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 6.1/10.

How long is An American Tragedy?

An American Tragedy runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.1/10 from 17 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is An American Tragedy worth watching?

An American Tragedy is rated 6.1/10 by 17 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.