Top Cast
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Sylvia Sidney
Mary Rogers
Leif Erickson
Peter Cortlant
Myron McCormick
Sam Moon
Hiram Sherman
Donald Hinchley
Sidney Lumet
Joey Rogers
Muriel Hutchison
Ethel Cortlant
Percy Waram
Arthur Mather
Otto Hulett
Assistant District Attorney
Horace Sinclair
John (Butler)
Iris Adrian
Myrtle
Charles Dingle
Mr. Rogers
Edmonia Nolley
Mrs. Rogers
Hugh Cameron
Mr. Cassidy
Julia Fassett
Mrs. Cassidy
Baruch Lumet
Mr. Rosen
Byron Russell
Inspector Castle
Robert George
Building Inspector
Wayne Nunn
Inspector Waller
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dudley Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Arent, Dudley Murphy, Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret
- Original Title
- One Third of a Nation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Dudley Murphy Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dudley Murphy
Arthur Arent, Dudley Murphy, Oliver H.P. Garrett
Nathaniel Shilkret
William Miller
Duncan Mansfield
Harold Orlob
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Murphy
Director
William Miller
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Writer
Harold Orlob
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Third of a Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Third of a Nation about?
The negligent owner of a tenement slum becomes romantically involved with one of the building's residents.
Who directed One Third of a Nation?
One Third of a Nation was directed by Dudley Murphy.
Who stars in One Third of a Nation?
The principal cast of One Third of a Nation includes Sylvia Sidney, Leif Erickson, Myron McCormick, Hiram Sherman, Sidney Lumet.
When was One Third of a Nation released and how long is it?
One Third of a Nation was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for One Third of a Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Third of a Nation was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret.