
An American Tragedy
The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry.
A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: An American Tragedy
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1931-08-22
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (16 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3507
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Phillips Holmes
as Clyde Griffiths

Sylvia Sidney
as Roberta 'Bert' Alden

Frances Dee
as Sondra Finchley

Irving Pichel
as District Attorney Orville Mason

Frederick Burton
as Samuel Griffiths

Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Samuel Griffiths

Wallace Middleton
as Gilbert Griffiths

Emmett Corrigan
as Belknap

Charles Middleton
as Attorney Reuben Jephson

Lucille La Verne
as Mrs. Asa Griffiths
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What is An American Tragedy?▼
An American Tragedy is a Crime, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1931-08-22.
Who are the main actors in An American Tragedy?▼
The main cast includes Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee, Irving Pichel, Frederick Burton, .
Where can I watch An American Tragedy online?▼
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Is An American Tragedy based on a true story?▼
The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry.
What is the IMDb rating of An American Tragedy?▼
An American Tragedy has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 16 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of An American Tragedy?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for An American Tragedy?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was An American Tragedy filmed?▼
An American Tragedy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is An American Tragedy?▼
The total runtime of An American Tragedy is 96 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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