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The Virtuous Sin (1930) | Criteria

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The Virtuous Sin

English • 1930 • 1h 20m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Louis J. Gasnier, George Cukor

Drama Romance War

Synopsis

Marya gets friendly with General Platoff in order to save her husband Victor from being executed.

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Position 58
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Starring Kay Francis
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Pre-Code Paramount
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March 2022
Position 98

Credits

Crew

DirectorLouis J. Gasnier, George Cukor

WriterMartin Brown, Louise Long

CinematographerDavid Abel

EditorOtho Lovering

Cast

Walter Hustonas Gregory Platoff

Kay Francisas Marya Ivanova Sablin

Jobyna Howlandas Alexandra Stroganov

Kenneth MacKennaas Victor Sablin

Paul Cavanaghas Capt. Orloff

Eric Kalkhurstas Glinka

Oscar Apfelas Ivanoff

Gordon McLeodas Nikitin

Youcca Troubetzkovas Sobakin

Victor Potelas Sentry