The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1930)
The Supreme Epic of Mankind
This film earned an Oscar nomination for Sound Recording. It is the only film nominated in this category that is among the lost. No negative or print material is known to have survived. Contemporary reviews were scathing, describing the film as a vastly overlong and boring talk-fest.
Director: Herbert Brenon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 23, 1930
Cast
- Chester Morris - Sergeant Grischa
- Betty Compson - Babka
- Jean Hersholt - Posnanski
- Alec B. Francis - General von Lychow
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Geneneral Schieffenzahn
- Leyland Hodgson - Lieutenant Winfried (as Layland Hodgson)
- Paul McAllister - Corporal Sacht (as Paul MacAllister)
- Raymond Whittaker - Aljoscha
- Bernard Siegel - Verressjeff
- Frank McCormack - Captain Spierauge / Kolja
Screenplay
- Arnold Zweig (Novel)
- Elizabeth Meehan (Adaptation)
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war i, corporal, lost film, german army corporal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case of Sergeant Grischa about?
- This film earned an Oscar nomination for Sound Recording. It is the only film nominated in this category that is among the lost. No negative or print material is known to have survived. Contemporary reviews were scathing, describing the film as a vastly overlong and boring talk-fest.
- Who directed The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa was directed by Herbert Brenon.
- Who stars in The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa stars Chester Morris, Betty Compson, Jean Hersholt, Alec B. Francis, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Leyland Hodgson.
- How long is The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa is a Drama film.
- Where was The Case of Sergeant Grischa produced?
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa was produced in United States of America.