JPV852
7/10Decent enough drama with a good performance from Zita Johann, though that poster is more evocative than the movie itself, but still an okay story. **3.5/5**
Reviewed on August 2, 2020
The Sin of Nora Moran(1933)
A MAJESTIC PICTURE which proudly leads the outstanding screen attractions of 1934
5.5(27)1h 5m1933-12-13
CrimeDrama
The Sin of Nora Moran Synopsis
Nora Moran, a young woman with a difficult and tragic past, is sentenced to die for a murder that she did not commit. She could easily reveal the truth and save her own life, if only it would not damage the lives, careers and reputations of those whom she loves.
The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) is a crime and drama film directed by Phil Goldstone, released on December 13, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Zita Johann, John Miljan, Alan Dinehart and Paul Cavanagh. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Goldstone
- Writers:
- W. Maxwell Goodhue, Frances Hyland
- Producers:
- Phil Goldstone
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Majestic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Sin of Nora Moran Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zita Johann
as Nora Moran
John Miljan
as Paulino
Alan Dinehart
as District Attorney John Grant
Paul Cavanagh
as Governor Dick Crawford
Claire Du Brey
as Mrs. Edith Crawford
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Watts
Henry B. Walthall
as Father Ryan
Harvey Clark
as Mr. Moran
Aggie Herring
as Mrs. Moran
Cora Sue Collins
as Nora Moran, as a Child
Joseph W. Girard
as Captain of Detectives
Ann Brody
as Matron
Key crew
Directed by Phil Goldstone, written by W. Maxwell Goodhue and Frances Hyland, produced by Phil Goldstone.
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The Sin of Nora Moran Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 27 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Whilst certainly not the cheeriest of topics for a film, it does feature two quite nuanced performances from the eponymous Zita Johann and from B-feature regular Paul Cavanagh ("Governor"). The story centres around young "Moran" - she came up the hard way - who is now on death row for a crime we know that she did not commit. It's told by way of retrospective for the most part, as we relive the scenarios and…
Reviewed on June 13, 2022
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The Sin of Nora Moran – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sin of Nora Moran online?
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The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) is available to stream on Philo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sin of Nora Moran?
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The main cast of The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) includes Zita Johann, John Miljan, Alan Dinehart, Paul Cavanagh and Claire Du Brey. The film was directed by Phil Goldstone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sin of Nora Moran released?
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The Sin of Nora Moran was released on December 13, 1933 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Sin of Nora Moran worth watching?
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The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.