Manslaughter (1930)
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A spoiled young rich girl is sent to prison for accidentally running down a pedestrian. There she learns about a life and people she had never even imagined existed before.
Director: George Abbott
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 22, 1930
Cast
- Claudette Colbert - Lydia Thorne
- Fredric March - Dan O'Bannon
- Emma Dunn - Miss Bennett
- Natalie Moorhead - Eleanor Bellington
- Richard Tucker - J.P. Albee, Attorney
- Louise Beavers - Rose
- Hilda Vaughn - Louise Evans
- G. Pat Collins - John Drummond
- Steve Pendleton - Bobby
- Stanley Fields - Peters
Screenplay
- George Abbott (Adaptation)
- Alice Duer Miller (Novel)
Music: Karl Hajos
Cinematography: Archie Stout
Editing: Otho Lovering
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, women's prison, remake, pre-code
More Films by Director: George Abbott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manslaughter about?
- A spoiled young rich girl is sent to prison for accidentally running down a pedestrian. There she learns about a life and people she had never even imagined existed before.
- Who directed Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter was directed by George Abbott.
- Who stars in Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter stars Claudette Colbert, Fredric March, Emma Dunn, Natalie Moorhead, Richard Tucker, Louise Beavers.
- How long is Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Manslaughter produced?
- Manslaughter was produced in United States of America.