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Possessed (1931) | Criteria

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Possessed

English • 1931 • 1h 16m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is only one problem; he will give her everything except a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?

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Additions: October 2020
Position 83
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Starring Joan Crawford
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorClarence Brown

WriterLenore J. Coffee

CinematographerOliver T. Marsh

ComposerCharles Maxwell

EditorWilliam LeVanway

ProducerClarence Brown, Harry Rapf, Irving Thalberg

Cast

Joan Crawfordas Marian Martin aka 'Mrs. Moreland'

Clark Gableas Mark Whitney

as Al Manning

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagheras Wally Stuart

Frank Conroyas Horace Travers

Marjorie Whiteas Vernice LaVerne

John Miljanas John Driscoll

Clara Blandickas Mrs. Martin

Wade Boteleras 'Answer That One' Heckler (uncredited)

Gino Corradoas Signor Martini - Party Guest (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Party Guest (uncredited)

Francis Fordas Drunken Husband (uncredited)

Mary Gordonas Woman at Political Rally (uncredited)

Jack Pennickas 'Parole for Convicts' Heckler (uncredited)

Larry Steersas Party Guest (uncredited)

Walter Walkeras Whitney for Governor Supporter (uncredited)

Norman Ainsleyas Ambrose - Wally's Butler (uncredited)

Jack Baxleyas 'League of Nations' Heckler (uncredited)

Clarence Brownas Man on Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)

André Cheronas Monsieur Lavell - Party Guest (uncredited)