The Story of Temple Drake
1933, English. Directed by Stephen Roberts.
I CAN NEVER FACE THE WORLD AGAIN!
A wealthy but neurotic Southern belle is stranded at a bootleggers’ hide-out, subjected to an act of nightmarish sexual violence, and plunged into a criminal underworld that threatens to swallow her up completely.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Story of Temple Drake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 May 1933.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen RobertsDirector
- Miriam HopkinsTemple Drake
- William GarganStephen Benbow
- Jack La RueTrigger
- Florence EldridgeRuby Lemarr
- Guy StandingJudge Drake
- Irving PichelLee Goodwin
- Jobyna HowlandMiss Reba
- William Collier Jr.Toddy Gowan
- Elizabeth PattersonAunt Jennie
- James EaglesTommy
- Harlan KnightPap
- James Pier MasonVan
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
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The Story of Temple Drake: quick answers
Is The Story of Temple Drake worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Story of Temple Drake?
The Story of Temple Drake runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Story of Temple Drake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Story of Temple Drake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Story of Temple Drake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of Temple Drake is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Story of Temple Drake on?
The Story of Temple Drake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 May 1933. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Temple Drake?
If you liked The Story of Temple Drake, try The Asphalt Jungle, Sergeant Rutledge, Illegal.
Who directed The Story of Temple Drake?
The Story of Temple Drake (1933) was directed by Stephen Roberts and stars Miriam Hopkins, William Gargan, Jack La Rue.