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Movie
An American Tragedy
Released: August 22, 1931 (1931)
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Emmett Corrigan as Belknap
Age at release: 60
- Frederick Burton as Samuel Griffiths
Age at release: 59
- Lucille La Verne as Mrs. Asa Griffiths
Age at release: 58
- Charles Middleton as Attorney Reuben Jephson
Age at release: 56
- Claire McDowell as Mrs. Samuel Griffiths
Age at release: 53
- Irving Pichel as District Attorney Orville Mason
Age at release: 40
- Wallace Middleton as Gilbert Griffiths
Age at release: 28
- Phillips Holmes as Clyde Griffiths
Age at release: 24
- Sylvia Sidney as Roberta 'Bert' Alden
Age at release: 21
- Frances Dee as Sondra Finchley
Age at release: 21
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- Arnold Korff as Judge Oberwaltzer
Age at release: 61
- George Irving as Mr. Finchley (uncredited)
Age at release: 56
- Al Hart as Titus Alden
Age at release: 55
- Russ Powell as Coroner Fred Heit
Age at release: 55
Age at release: 55
- Fanny Midgley as Mrs. Titus Alden
Age at release: 51
- Nella Walker as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
Age at release: 44
- Richard Cramer as Deputy Sheriff Kraut (uncredited)
Age at release: 42
- Ed Brady as Train Brakeman (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
- Robert Dudley as Juror (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
Age at release: 39
Age at release: 38
Age at release: 23
Age at release: 23
- Claire Dodd as Gaile Warren (uncredited)
Age at release: 19
- Arline Judge as Bella Griffiths (uncredited)
Age at release: 19
Age at release: Unknown