An American Tragedy(1931)
The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry.
An American Tragedy Synopsis
A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
An American Tragedy (1931) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, released on August 22, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee and Irving Pichel. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers:
- Theodore Dreiser, Josef von Sternberg, Samuel Hoffenstein
- Producers:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Garmes
- Composer:
- John Leipold
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
An American Tragedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phillips Holmes
as Clyde Griffiths
Sylvia Sidney
as Roberta 'Bert' Alden
Frances Dee
as Sondra Finchley
Irving Pichel
as District Attorney Orville Mason
- Frederick Burton
Frederick Burton
as Samuel Griffiths
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Samuel Griffiths
- Wallace Middleton
Wallace Middleton
as Gilbert Griffiths
Emmett Corrigan
as Belknap
Charles Middleton
as Attorney Reuben Jephson
Lucille La Verne
as Mrs. Asa Griffiths
Al Hart
as Titus Alden
Fanny Midgley
as Mrs. Titus Alden
Key crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, written by Theodore Dreiser, Josef von Sternberg and Samuel Hoffenstein, produced by Josef von Sternberg.
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An American Tragedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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An American Tragedy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An American Tragedy online?
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An American Tragedy (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in An American Tragedy?
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The main cast of An American Tragedy (1931) includes Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee, Irving Pichel and Frederick Burton. 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 An American Tragedy released?
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An American Tragedy was released on August 22, 1931 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is An American Tragedy worth watching?
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An American Tragedy (1931) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.