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Once a Sinner

"Is a woman's past her own affair?"

January 25, 1931 1h 11m

Originally released in 1931. Once a Sinner is a romance film. directed by Guthrie McClintic. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dorothy Mackaill, Joel McCrea, and John Halliday

Synopsis

As Diana Barry is preparing to leave New York to marry inventor Tommy Mason she is offered financial assistance from her ex-lover Dick Kent, who still has a thing for her. Refusing she heads to Sparta, where she informs Tommy of her affair with the older man. Tommy tells her that he doesn't want to know the man's name or any details and Diana is happy to forget the past and move on. This decision comes to bite them a year later though, when Kent returns into the picture.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 25, 1931 95 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fox Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once a Sinner about?

As Diana Barry is preparing to leave New York to marry inventor Tommy Mason she is offered financial assistance from her ex-lover Dick Kent, who still has a thing for her. Refusing she heads to Sp...

Who directed Once a Sinner?

Once a Sinner was directed by Guthrie McClintic.

How long is Once a Sinner?

Once a Sinner has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was Once a Sinner released?

Once a Sinner was released on January 25, 1931 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Once a Sinner?

The main cast of Once a Sinner includes Dorothy Mackaill, Joel McCrea, John Halliday, C. Henry Gordon, Ilka Chase.