Crime Without Passion
Originally released in 1934. Crime Without Passion is a crime/drama film. directed by Ben Hecht. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Claude Rains, Margo, and Whitney Bourne
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Claude Rains
as Lee Gentry
Margo
as Carmen Brown
Whitney Bourne
as Katy Costello
Stanley Ridges
as Eddie White
Leslie Adams
as State's Attorney O'Brien
Dorothy Bradshaw
as Jury Member (uncredited)
Fanny Brice
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Jack Carr
as Defendant (uncredited)
Esther Dale
as Miss Keeley (uncredited)
Fraye Gilbert
as Jury Member (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hecht-MacArthur Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crime Without Passion 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 ...
Who directed Crime Without Passion?
Crime Without Passion was directed by Ben Hecht.
How long is Crime Without Passion?
Crime Without Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Crime Without Passion released?
Crime Without Passion was released on August 30, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crime Without Passion?
The main cast of Crime Without Passion includes Claude Rains, Margo, Whitney Bourne, Stanley Ridges, Leslie Adams.