Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) (1931)
She sought the sweet fruits of living, snatching at each bit of happiness....what if the world did call her bad.
A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: October 10, 1931
Cast
- Greta Garbo - Helga, aka Susan Lenox
- Clark Gable - Rodney Spencer
- Jean Hersholt - Karl Ohlin
- John Miljan - Wayne Burlingham
- Alan Hale - Jeb Mondstrum
- Hale Hamilton - Mike Kelly
- Hilda Vaughn - Astrid Ohlin
- Russell Simpson - Doctor
- Cecil Cunningham - Madame Panoramia aka Pansy
- Ian Keith - Robert Lane
Screenplay
- David Graham Phillips (Novel)
- Leon Gordon (Dialogue)
- Zelda Sears (Dialogue)
- Wanda Tuchock (Adaptation)
- Wanda Tuchock (Screenplay)
Music: William Axt
Cinematography: William H. Daniels
Editing: Margaret Booth
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
love at first sight, arranged marriage, carnival, politician, mistress, pre-code
More Films by Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) about?
- A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.
- Who directed Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?
- Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?
- Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) stars Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Jean Hersholt, John Miljan, Alan Hale, Hale Hamilton.
- How long is Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?
- Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?
- Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) produced?
- Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)?
- The themes of Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.