Manslaughter
“For the rich and poor, the beautiful and plain-there's only one law! She has broken it and must pay!”
Synopsis
Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia's fun comes to an end when she accidentally causes the death of motorcycle policeman.
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Leatrice Joy
Lydia Thorne
Thomas Meighan
Daniel J. O'Bannon
Lois Wilson
Evans (Lydia's maid)
John Miltern
Gov. Stephan Albee
George Fawcett
Judge Homans
Julia Faye
Mrs. Drummond
Edythe Chapman
Adeline Bennett
Jack Mower
Drummond (policeman)
Dorothy Cumming
Eleanor Bellington
Casson Ferguson
Bobby Dorest
Michael D. Moore
Dicky Evans
James Neill
Butler
Sylvia Ashton
Prison Matron
Raymond Hatton
Brown
Mabel Van Buren
Prisoner
Ethel Wales
Prisoner
Dale Fuller
Prisoner
Edward Martindel
Wiley
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanie Macpherson
- Original Title
- Manslaughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Jeanie Macpherson, Alice Duer Miller
L. Guy Wilky, Alvin Wyckoff
Department Leadership Roster
Jeanie Macpherson
Screenplay
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
L. Guy Wilky
Director of Photography
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
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 Manslaughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manslaughter about?
Society-girl thrillseeker Lydia's fun comes to an end when she accidentally causes the death of motorcycle policeman.
Who directed Manslaughter?
Manslaughter was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in Manslaughter?
The principal cast of Manslaughter includes Leatrice Joy, Thomas Meighan, Lois Wilson, John Miltern, George Fawcett.
When was Manslaughter released and how long is it?
Manslaughter was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Manslaughter based on a book or true story?
Manslaughter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Duer Miller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manslaughter?
Manslaughter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).