Quick Facts
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
Runtime1h 36m · NR
GenresCrime · Drama · Romance
Release1931-08-22
Film
An American Tragedy
1931· NR· 1h 36m· Crime· Drama· Romance
“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.
1931-08-22
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WriterJosef von Sternberg
ScreenplaySamuel Hoffenstein
ProducerJosef von Sternberg
Director of PhotographyLee Garmes
Original Music ComposerJohn Leipold
Full cast & crew (28 cast · 13 crew)
Details
Released1931-08-22
Runtime1h 36m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosParamount Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.3/10 · 18 votes
Original languageen
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