Susan Lenox
“She sought the sweet fruits of living, snatching at each bit of happiness....what if the world did call her bad.”
Synopsis
A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.
Top Cast
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Greta Garbo
Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Clark Gable
Rodney Spencer
Jean Hersholt
Karl Ohlin
John Miljan
Wayne Burlingham
Alan Hale
Jeb Mondstrum
Hale Hamilton
Mike Kelly
Hilda Vaughn
Astrid Ohlin
Russell Simpson
Doctor
Cecil Cunningham
Madame Panoramia aka Pansy
Ian Keith
Robert Lane
Rose Dione
French Hostess at Paradise Club (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
'Freddy' Friedman (uncredited)
Marjorie King
Vera (uncredited)
Pat Moriarity
Irish Construction Worker (uncredited)
Larry Steers
New Year's Eve Escort (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Kemper (uncredited)
Nella Walker
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Wanda Tuchock
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Susan Lenox
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Wanda Tuchock, David Graham Phillips, Leon Gordon, Zelda Sears
William Axt
William H. Daniels
Margaret Booth
Robert Z. Leonard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
Margaret Booth
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Wanda Tuchock
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Susan Lenox
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Susan Lenox about?
A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.
Who directed Susan Lenox?
Susan Lenox was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Susan Lenox?
The principal cast of Susan Lenox includes Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Jean Hersholt, John Miljan, Alan Hale.
When was Susan Lenox released and how long is it?
Susan Lenox was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Susan Lenox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Susan Lenox was composed by William Axt.
Is Susan Lenox based on a book or true story?
Susan Lenox is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Graham Phillips".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Susan Lenox?
Susan Lenox holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).