An American Tragedy

(1931)Directed by Josef von Sternberg96 minCrime, Drama, Romance
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.

Phillips Holmesas Clyde Griffiths
Sylvia Sidneyas Roberta 'Bert' Alden
Frances Deeas Sondra Finchley
Irving Pichelas District Attorney Orville Mason
FBFrederick Burtonas Samuel Griffiths
Claire McDowellas Mrs. Samuel Griffiths
Wallace Middletonas Gilbert Griffiths
Emmett Corriganas Belknap
Charles Middletonas Attorney Reuben Jephson
Lucille La Verneas Mrs. Asa Griffiths
Al Hartas Titus Alden
Fanny Midgleyas Mrs. Titus Alden
Arnold Korffas Judge Oberwaltzer
Russ Powellas Coroner Fred Heit
Ed Bradyas Train Brakeman (uncredited)
Richard Crameras Deputy Sheriff Kraut (uncredited)
Claire Doddas Gaile Warren (uncredited)
Robert Dudleyas Juror (uncredited)
George Irvingas Mr. Finchley (uncredited)
Arline Judgeas Bella Griffiths (uncredited)
Nella Walkeras Hotel Guest (uncredited)