An American Tragedy (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1931, An American Tragedy is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 96 minutes. “The Story of a Girl...Good Enough to Betray...But Not Good Enough to Marry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A social climber charms a debutante, seduces a factory worker and commits murder.
Who’s in it. An American Tragedy stars Phillips Holmes as Clyde Griffiths, Sylvia Sidney as Roberta 'Bert' Alden, Frances Dee as Sondra Finchley and Irving Pichel as District Attorney Orville Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, An American Tragedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An American Tragedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American Tragedy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Tragedy (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An American Tragedy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An American Tragedy worth watching?
- An American Tragedy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An American Tragedy?
- An American Tragedy stars Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Frances Dee, Irving Pichel and Frederick Burton.
- When was An American Tragedy released?
- An American Tragedy was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.