Crime Without Passion (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1934, Crime Without Passion is a drama and crime film directed by Ben Hecht, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Caddish lawyer Lee Gentry is going out with Katy Costello, but carrying on an affair with dancer Carmen Brown. When he wants to end the dalliance with Carmen, she is so distraught that she becomes suicidal. Seizing the gun from Carmen, he accidentally shoots her, and thinking she's dead, concocts a series of increasingly outlandish alibis to cover his tracks under the guidance of a ghostly apparition that is his alter ego.
Who’s in it. Crime Without Passion stars Claude Rains as Lee Gentry, Margo as Carmen Brown, Whitney Bourne as Katy Costello and Stanley Ridges as Eddie White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Crime Without Passion 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 Crime Without Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime Without Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime Without Passion (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crime Without Passion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crime Without Passion worth watching?
- Crime Without Passion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime Without Passion?
- Crime Without Passion stars Claude Rains, Margo, Whitney Bourne, Stanley Ridges and Leslie Adams.