Possessed (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1931, Possessed is a drama and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 76 minutes. “How long will it last?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line, for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer can make her dreams come true, but there is only one problem, he will give her everything but a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?
Who’s in it. Possessed stars Joan Crawford as Marian Martin aka 'Mrs. Moreland', Clark Gable as Mark Whitney, Wallace Ford as Al Manning and Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher as Wally Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Possessed has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possessed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possessed (1931)?
- In US, Possessed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Possessed worth watching?
- Possessed holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Possessed?
- Possessed stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Wallace Ford, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher and Frank Conroy.
- When was Possessed released?
- Possessed was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.