Overview
A beautiful opera star kept by a rich older man falls in love with a young clergyman.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Director
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Music
Music by William Axt
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Cinematography
Cinematography by William H. Daniels
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Bess MeredythScreenplay
- Edwin Justus MayerScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 20, 1930
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Greta GarboRita Cavallini
Lewis StoneCornelius 'Conny' Van Tuyl
Gavin GordonTom Armstrong
Elliott NugentHarry
Florence LakeSusan Van Tuyl
Clara BlandickAbigail Armstrong
Henry ArmettaTheater Manager Beppo
Mathilde ComontRita's Maid Vannucci
Rina De LiguoroNina (as Countess De Rina)- Agostino BorgatoOrgan Grinder (uncredited)
Roy D'ArcyMinor Role (uncredited)
Pat HarmonNew Year's Eve Taxi Driver (uncredited)- James T. MackArmstrong's Butler Jason (uncredited)
Margaret MannTearful Woman at Opera (uncredited)
Rolfe SedanOpera Audience Member (uncredited)
William StackGossiping Party Guest (uncredited)
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