Redemption (1930)
In Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya, a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer, falls in love with and marries Lisa, his friend Victor's fiancée. Fedya quickly tires of domestic life and resumes his profligate ways, drinking and gambling away his family's fortune. Lisa refuses to leave him despite his deplorable ways, so he takes drastic measures to ensure that she will no longer be harmed by his actions and reputation.
Director: Fred Niblo, Lionel Barrymore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 5, 1930
Cast
- John Gilbert - Fedya Protasoff
- Renée Adorée - Masha
- Conrad Nagel - Victor Karenin
- Eleanor Boardman - Lisa Protasoff
- Claire McDowell - Anna Pavlovna
- Nigel De Brulier - Petushkov
- Tully Marshall - Artimiev
- Mack Swain - Magistrate
- Erville Alderson - Bearded Mariner in Cafe
- Sidney Bracey - Waiter
Screenplay
- Dorothy Farnum
- Arthur Hopkins (Theatre Play)
- Edwin Justus Mayer (Dialogue)
- Leo Tolstoy (Novel)
Cinematography: Percy Hilburn
Editing: Margaret Booth
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt
Keywords
gypsy, compulsive gambling, pre-code, unfaithful husband
More Films by Director: Fred Niblo, Lionel Barrymore
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Redemption about?
- In Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya, a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer, falls in love with and marries Lisa, his friend Victor's fiancée. Fedya quickly tires of domestic life and resumes his profligate ways, drinking and gambling away his family's fortune. Lisa refuses to leave him despite his deplorable ways, so he takes drastic measures to ensure that she will no longer be harmed by his actions and reputation.
- Who directed Redemption?
- Redemption was directed by Fred Niblo, Lionel Barrymore.
- Who stars in Redemption?
- Redemption stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Boardman, Claire McDowell, Nigel De Brulier.
- How long is Redemption?
- Redemption has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Redemption?
- Redemption is a Drama film.
- Where was Redemption produced?
- Redemption was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Redemption?
- The themes of Redemption include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt.