Synthetic Sin (1929)
If you had to be bad...could you make good?
A young woman impulsively marries a young playwright who whisks her away to New York promises her a role in his next production. Unfortunately the production is a disaster and her husband proclaims her unfit for the role. Rather then return home in defeat, she stays in New York and accidentally gets involved with some vicious gangsters.
Director: William A. Seiter
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: January 6, 1929
Cast
- Colleen Moore - Betty Fairfax
- Antonio Moreno - Donald Anthony
- Edythe Chapman - Mrs. Fairfax
- Kathryn McGuire - Margery, Betty's sister
- Gertrude Howard - Cassie / de: Mandy
- Gertrude Astor - Sheila Kelly
- Ray Turner - Sam
- Montagu Love - Brandy Mulane
- Ben Hendricks Jr. - Frank
- Philip Sleeman - Tony
Screenplay
Cinematography: Alvin Knechtel, Sidney Hickox
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gangster, silent film, showgirl
More Films by Director: William A. Seiter
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synthetic Sin about?
- A young woman impulsively marries a young playwright who whisks her away to New York promises her a role in his next production. Unfortunately the production is a disaster and her husband proclaims her unfit for the role. Rather then return home in defeat, she stays in New York and accidentally gets involved with some vicious gangsters.
- Who directed Synthetic Sin?
- Synthetic Sin was directed by William A. Seiter.
- Who stars in Synthetic Sin?
- Synthetic Sin stars Colleen Moore, Antonio Moreno, Edythe Chapman, Kathryn McGuire, Gertrude Howard, Gertrude Astor.
- How long is Synthetic Sin?
- Synthetic Sin has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Synthetic Sin?
- Synthetic Sin is a Comedy film.
- Where was Synthetic Sin produced?
- Synthetic Sin was produced in United States of America.