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An American Tragedy

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

Phillips Holmes

as Clyde Griffiths

Sylvia Sidney

Sylvia Sidney

as Roberta 'Bert' Alden

Frances Dee

Frances Dee

as Sondra Finchley

Irving Pichel

Irving Pichel

as District Attorney Orville Mason

Frederick Burton

Frederick Burton

as Samuel Griffiths

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

as Mrs. Samuel Griffiths

Wallace Middleton

Wallace Middleton

as Gilbert Griffiths

Emmett Corrigan

Emmett Corrigan

as Belknap

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

as Attorney Reuben Jephson

Lucille La Verne

Lucille La Verne

as Mrs. Asa Griffiths

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Keywords

based on novel or booksnobtrialmurderpre-codesocial climbingpregnant woman murdered

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if An American Tragedy is available.

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.

Is An American Tragedy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to An American Tragedy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to An American Tragedy.

Does An American Tragedy have a post-credit scene?

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