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Still from The Virtuous Sin — The Virtuous Sin (1930) — Louis J. Gasnier, George CukorPhotographed by David Abel

Poster for The Virtuous Sin

Louis J. Gasnier, George Cukor

The Virtuous Sin

English / 1930 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance War

Letterboxd: 3.05/5·580 ratings·191 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
August 2023
Position 58
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Starring Kay Francis
Position 4
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March 2022
Position 98

Credits

Crew

DirectorLouis J. Gasnier, George Cukor

Writer,

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

The Virtuous Sin (1930) | Criteria