Manslaughter (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, Manslaughter is a drama and romance film directed by George Abbott, running about 85 minutes. “With Claudette Colbert THE FIRST STAR ROLE FOR CHEVALIER'S LEAD IN BIG POND” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spoiled young rich girl is sent to prison for accidentally running down a pedestrian. There she learns about a life and people she had never even imagined existed before.
Who’s in it. Manslaughter stars Claudette Colbert as Lydia Thorne, Fredric March as Dan O'Bannon, Emma Dunn as Miss Bennett and Natalie Moorhead as Eleanor Bellington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Manslaughter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manslaughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manslaughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manslaughter (1930)?
- In US, Manslaughter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manslaughter worth watching?
- Manslaughter holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter stars Claudette Colbert, Fredric March, Emma Dunn, Natalie Moorhead and Richard Tucker.
- When was Manslaughter released?
- Manslaughter was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.