The Case of Sergeant Grischa
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Synopsis
This film earned an Oscar nomination for Sound Recording. It is the only film nominated in this category that is among the lost. No negative or print material is known to have survived. Contemporary reviews were scathing, describing the film as a vastly overlong and boring talk-fest.
Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Sergeant Grischa
Betty Compson
Babka
Jean Hersholt
Posnanski
Alec B. Francis
General von Lychow
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Geneneral Schieffenzahn
Leyland Hodgson
Lieutenant Winfried (as Layland Hodgson)
Paul McAllister
Corporal Sacht (as Paul MacAllister)
Raymond Whittaker
Aljoscha
Bernard Siegel
Verressjeff
Frank McCormack
Captain Spierauge / Kolja
Percy Barbette
Sergeant Fritz
Hal Davis
Birkholz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Zweig, Elizabeth Meehan
- Original Title
- The Case of Sergeant Grischa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Arnold Zweig, Elizabeth Meehan
J. Roy Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Case of Sergeant Grischa
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What is The Case of Sergeant Grischa about?
This film earned an Oscar nomination for Sound Recording. It is the only film nominated in this category that is among the lost. No negative or print material is known to have survived. Contemporary reviews were scathing, describing the film as a vastly overlong and boring talk-fest.
Who directed The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
The principal cast of The Case of Sergeant Grischa includes Chester Morris, Betty Compson, Jean Hersholt, Alec B. Francis, Gustav von Seyffertitz.
When was The Case of Sergeant Grischa released and how long is it?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is The Case of Sergeant Grischa based on a book or true story?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arnold Zweig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of Sergeant Grischa?
The Case of Sergeant Grischa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).