An American Tragedy
1931, English. Directed by Josef von Sternberg.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Josef von SternbergDirector
- Phillips HolmesClyde Griffiths
- Sylvia SidneyRoberta 'Bert' Alden
- Frances DeeSondra Finchley
- Irving PichelDistrict Attorney Orville Mason
- Frederick BurtonSamuel Griffiths
- Claire McDowellMrs. Samuel Griffiths
- Wallace MiddletonGilbert Griffiths
- Emmett CorriganBelknap
- Charles MiddletonAttorney Reuben Jephson
- Lucille La VerneMrs. Asa Griffiths
- Al HartTitus Alden
- Fanny MidgleyMrs. Titus Alden
Details
- Released
- 22 August 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Josef von Sternberg, Samuel Hoffenstein
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What An American Tragedy is based on
An American Tragedy is adapted from a novel.
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An American Tragedy runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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An American Tragedy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An American Tragedy on?
An American Tragedy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like An American Tragedy?
If you liked An American Tragedy, try A Place in the Sun, Party Girl, You Only Live Once.
Who directed An American Tragedy?
An American Tragedy (1931) was directed by Josef von Sternberg and stars Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee.
What is An American Tragedy based on?
An American Tragedy is adapted from a novel.