The Case of Lena Smith (1929)

  • NR
  • 01/19/1929 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 20m

Overview

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.

Josef von Sternberg

Director

Jules Furthman

Writer

Samuel Ornitz

Story

Cast

Esther Ralston's headshot

Esther Ralston

Lena Smith
James Hall's headshot

James Hall

Franz Hofrat
Gustav von Seyffertitz's headshot

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Herr Hofrat
Emily Fitzroy's headshot

Emily Fitzroy

Frau Hofrat
Fred Kohler's headshot

Fred Kohler

Stefan
Betty Aho's headshot

Betty Aho

Stefan's Sister
Lawrence Grant's headshot

Lawrence Grant

Commissioner
Leone Lane's headshot

Leone Lane

Pepi

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