Manslaughter
“With Claudette Colbert THE FIRST STAR ROLE FOR CHEVALIER'S LEAD IN BIG POND”
Synopsis
A spoiled young rich girl is sent to prison for accidentally running down a pedestrian. There she learns about a life and people she had never even imagined existed before.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Lydia Thorne
Fredric March
Dan O'Bannon
Emma Dunn
Miss Bennett
Natalie Moorhead
Eleanor Bellington
Richard Tucker
J.P. Albee, Attorney
Louise Beavers
Rose
Hilda Vaughn
Louise Evans
G. Pat Collins
John Drummond
Steve Pendleton
Bobby
Stanley Fields
Peters
Arnold Lucy
Piers
Ivan F. Simpson
Morson
Irving Mitchell
Foster
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Abbott
- Screenplay & Story
- George Abbott, Alice Duer Miller
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Manslaughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Abbott
George Abbott, Alice Duer Miller
Karl Hajos
Archie Stout
Otho Lovering
Department Leadership Roster
George Abbott
Director
Otho Lovering
Editor
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manslaughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manslaughter about?
A spoiled young rich girl is sent to prison for accidentally running down a pedestrian. There she learns about a life and people she had never even imagined existed before.
Who directed Manslaughter?
Manslaughter was directed by George Abbott.
Who stars in Manslaughter?
The principal cast of Manslaughter includes Claudette Colbert, Fredric March, Emma Dunn, Natalie Moorhead, Richard Tucker.
When was Manslaughter released and how long is it?
Manslaughter was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Manslaughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manslaughter was composed by Karl Hajos.
Is Manslaughter based on a book or true story?
Manslaughter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Duer Miller".