The Case of Lena Smith

6.0 1929 80 min
Drama Romance

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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Director
Josef von Sternberg
Writers
Jules Furthman, Samuel Ornitz

Cast

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Esther Ralston Lena Smith
James Hall Franz Hofrat
Gustav von Seyffertitz Herr Hofrat
Emily Fitzroy Frau Hofrat
Fred Kohler Stefan
Betty Aho Stefan's Sister
Lawrence Grant Commissioner
Leone Lane Pepi
Kay Deslys Poldi
Alex Woloshin Janitor
Ann Brody Janitor's Wife
Wally Albright Franz (Age 3)
Werner Klingler Franz (Age 18)
Rosalind Byrne
Gregory Gaye (uncredited)
John Loder (uncredited)

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