The Street of Sin (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, The Street of Sin is a drama film directed by Mauritz Stiller, running about 70 minutes. “The successor to "The Way of All Flesh"---and a worthy one! Jannings' third American-made picture -- and twice as good as the first!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Basher Bill," a retired prizefighter turned criminal, pretends to reform by joining a Salvation Army shelter in London run by a pious wraith named Elizabeth. Attracted to Elizabeth (although he is engaged to a street girl named Annie), Bill confesses to a bank robbery, has a spiritual revelation, and decides to go straight. His cast-off sweetheart reports him to the police; then, contrite, she warns Bill of the impending danger. Bill is captured immediately, but he escapes and sacrifices his life to save Elizabeth and the Salvation Army nursery when the rest of the gang use them as a human barricade against the police.
Who’s in it. The Street of Sin stars Emil Jannings as Basher Bill, Fay Wray as Elizabeth, Olga Baclanova as Annie and Ernest W. Johnson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Street of Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Street of Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Street of Sin (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Street of Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Street of Sin?
- The Street of Sin stars Emil Jannings, Fay Wray, Olga Baclanova, Ernest W. Johnson and George Kotsonaros.
- When was The Street of Sin released?
- The Street of Sin was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.