Street Scene
"The simple story of LIFE through the window pane of the house across the street."
Originally released in 1931. Street Scene is a drama/romance film. directed by King Vidor. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sylvia Sidney, William Collier Jr., and Estelle Taylor
Synopsis
The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (37 votes)
Budget
$584K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sylvia Sidney
as Rose Maurrant
William Collier Jr.
as Sam Kaplan
Estelle Taylor
as Mrs. Anna Maurrant
Beulah Bondi
as Emma Jones
David Landau
as Mr. Frank Maurrant
Matt McHugh
as Vincent Jones
Russell Hopton
as Steve Sankey
Greta Granstedt
as Mae Jones
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
as Marguerite 'Greta' Fiorentino
John Qualen
as Karl Olsen (as John M. Qualen)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $584,000
Production Companies
- Feature Productions
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Street Scene about?
The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism...
Who directed Street Scene?
Street Scene was directed by King Vidor.
How long is Street Scene?
Street Scene has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Street Scene released?
Street Scene was released on September 5, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Street Scene?
The main cast of Street Scene includes Sylvia Sidney, William Collier Jr., Estelle Taylor, Beulah Bondi, David Landau.