Manslaughter (1922)
For the rich and poor, the beautiful and plain-there's only one law! She has broken it and must pay!
Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia's fun comes to an end when she accidentally causes the death of motorcycle policeman.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 24, 1922
Cast
- Leatrice Joy - Lydia Thorne
- Thomas Meighan - Daniel J. O'Bannon
- Lois Wilson - Evans (Lydia's maid)
- John Miltern - Gov. Stephan Albee
- George Fawcett - Judge Homans
- Julia Faye - Mrs. Drummond
- Edythe Chapman - Adeline Bennett
- Jack Mower - Drummond (policeman)
- Dorothy Cumming - Eleanor Bellington
- Casson Ferguson - Bobby Dorest
Screenplay
- Alice Duer Miller (Novel)
- Jeanie Macpherson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: L. Guy Wilky, Alvin Wyckoff
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
jail, jewels, melodrama
More Films by Director: Cecil B. DeMille
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manslaughter about?
- Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia's fun comes to an end when she accidentally causes the death of motorcycle policeman.
- Who directed Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
- Who stars in Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter stars Leatrice Joy, Thomas Meighan, Lois Wilson, John Miltern, George Fawcett, Julia Faye.
- How long is Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter is a Drama film.
- Where was Manslaughter produced?
- Manslaughter was produced in United States of America.