Movie·1929·1h 20m
The Case of Lena Smith
Directed By
Josef von Sternberg
Country
United States of America
Language
No Language
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Jules Furthman
Cinematography
Harold Rosson
Editor
Helen Lewis
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
5 votes
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// cast
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
Ann Brody
Janitor's Wife
Wally Albright
Franz (Age 3)
Werner Klingler
Franz (Age 18)
Rosalind Byrne
Gregory Gaye
(uncredited)
John Loder
(uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Jules Furthman
Writer
Samuel Ornitz
Story
Helen Lewis
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
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