The Case of Lena Smith (1929)

1929 · Short film · 4 min · dir. Josef von Sternberg

• Drama
• Romance

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Synopsis

A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.

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Details

Director

Josef von Sternberg

Writer

Jules Furthman

Cinematography

Harold Rosson

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Released

1929-01-19

Awards

3 wins

Running time

4 minutes

Cast & crew

• Josef von Sternberg Director
• Esther Ralston
• James Hall
• Gustav von Seyffertitz
• Emily Fitzroy
• Fred Kohler
• BBetty Aho
• Lawrence Grant
• Leone Lane

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