Possessed
"How long will it last?"
Originally released in 1931. Possessed is a drama/romance film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, and Wallace Ford
Synopsis
Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is only one problem; he will give her everything except a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (39 votes)
Box Office
$1.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Marian Martin aka 'Mrs. Moreland'
Clark Gable
as Mark Whitney
Wallace Ford
as Al Manning
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as Wally Stuart
Frank Conroy
as Horace Travers
Marjorie White
as Vernice LaVerne
John Miljan
as John Driscoll
Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Martin
Wade Boteler
as Campaign Rally Heckler (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
as Signor Martini (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,522,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Possessed about?
Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is onl...
Who directed Possessed?
Possessed was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Possessed?
Possessed has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Possessed released?
Possessed was released on November 21, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Possessed?
The main cast of Possessed includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Wallace Ford, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Frank Conroy.