The Case of Lena Smith (1929)
A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.
Director: Josef von Sternberg
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 19, 1929
Cast
- Esther Ralston - Lena Smith
- James Hall - Franz Hofrat
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Herr Hofrat
- Emily Fitzroy - Frau Hofrat
- Fred Kohler - Stefan
- Betty Aho - Stefan's Sister
- Lawrence Grant - Commissioner
- Leone Lane - Pepi
- Kay Deslys - Poldi
- Alex Woloshin - Janitor
Screenplay
- Jules Furthman
- Samuel Ornitz (Story)
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: Helen Lewis
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
janitor, lost film, partially lost film
More Films by Director: Josef von Sternberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case of Lena Smith about?
- A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.
- Who directed The Case of Lena Smith?
- The Case of Lena Smith was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
- Who stars in The Case of Lena Smith?
- The Case of Lena Smith stars Esther Ralston, James Hall, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Emily Fitzroy, Fred Kohler, Betty Aho.
- How long is The Case of Lena Smith?
- The Case of Lena Smith has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Lena Smith?
- The Case of Lena Smith is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Case of Lena Smith produced?
- The Case of Lena Smith was produced in United States of America.