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An American Tragedy

NR19311h 36mJosef von Sternberg
IMDb 6.4

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"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.

CrimeDramaRomance
Based On Novel Or BookSnobTrialMurderPre-codeSocial ClimbingPregnant Woman Murdered

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Frequently asked questions

What is An American Tragedy (1931) about?

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

Who stars in An American Tragedy?

An American Tragedy stars Phillips Holmes (Clyde Griffiths), Sylvia Sidney (Roberta 'Bert' Alden), Frances Dee (Sondra Finchley), Irving Pichel (District Attorney Orville Mason), Frederick Burton (Samuel Griffiths). The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

How long is An American Tragedy?

An American Tragedy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1931. It is rated NR.

Is An American Tragedy worth watching?

An American Tragedy holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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