An American Tragedy

Name: An American Tragedy
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1931
Duration: 96 min

English • 1931 • 1h 36m

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Synopsis

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

CinematographerLee Garmes

Phillips Holmesas Clyde Griffiths

Sylvia Sidneyas Roberta 'Bert' Alden

Frances Deeas Sondra Finchley

as District Attorney Orville Mason

Frederick Burtonas Samuel Griffiths

Claire McDowellas Mrs. Samuel Griffiths

Wallace Middletonas Gilbert Griffiths

Charles Middletonas Attorney Reuben Jephson

Lucille La Verneas Mrs. Asa Griffiths

Al Hartas Titus Alden

Fanny Midgleyas Mrs. Titus Alden

Arnold Korffas Judge Oberwaltzer

Russ Powellas Coroner Fred Heit

Ed Bradyas Train Brakeman (uncredited)

Richard Crameras Deputy Sheriff Kraut (uncredited)

Claire Doddas Gaile Warren (uncredited)

Robert Dudleyas Juror (uncredited)

George Irvingas Mr. Finchley (uncredited)

Arline Judgeas Bella Griffiths (uncredited)