The Case of Lena Smith(1929)
The Case of Lena Smith Synopsis
A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.
The Case of Lena Smith (1929) is a drama and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, released on January 19, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Esther Ralston, James Hall, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Emily Fitzroy. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers:
- Jules Furthman, Samuel Ornitz
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Case of Lena Smith Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esther Ralston
as Lena Smith
James Hall
as Franz Hofrat
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Herr Hofrat
Emily Fitzroy
as Frau Hofrat
Fred Kohler
as Stefan
- Betty Aho
Betty Aho
as Stefan's Sister
Lawrence Grant
as Commissioner
Leone Lane
as Pepi
Kay Deslys
as Poldi
- Alex Woloshin
Alex Woloshin
as Janitor
Ann Brody
as Janitor's Wife
Wally Albright
as Franz (Age 3)
Key crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, written by Jules Furthman and Samuel Ornitz.
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The Case of Lena Smith Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Case of Lena Smith – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Case of Lena Smith?
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The main cast of The Case of Lena Smith (1929) includes Esther Ralston, James Hall, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Emily Fitzroy and Fred Kohler. The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Case of Lena Smith released?
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The Case of Lena Smith was released on January 19, 1929 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Case of Lena Smith worth watching?
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The Case of Lena Smith (1929) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.