Overview

A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.

Cast

Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee, Irving Pichel, Frederick Burton, Claire McDowell, Wallace Middleton, Emmett Corrigan

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Frequently asked

What is "An American Tragedy" about?

A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.

When was "An American Tragedy" released?

An American Tragedy was released in 1931.

Who stars in "An American Tragedy"?

The cast includes Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee, Irving Pichel.