The White Sister
“The SUPREME ROMANTIC THRILL of all time comes at last to the TALKING SCREEN!”
Synopsis
An Italian aristocrat enters a nunnery, thinking her pilot lover has been killed in the war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Ogden Stewart
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The White Sister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Donald Ogden Stewart, Francis Marion Crawford
Herbert Stothart
William H. Daniels
Margaret Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
Victor Fleming
Director
Margaret Booth
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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War: World War I
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Sister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Sister about?
An Italian aristocrat enters a nunnery, thinking her pilot lover has been killed in the war.
Who directed The White Sister?
The White Sister was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in The White Sister?
The principal cast of The White Sister includes Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Lewis Stone, Louise Closser Hale, May Robson.
When was The White Sister released and how long is it?
The White Sister was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Sister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Sister was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is The White Sister based on a book or true story?
The White Sister is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Marion Crawford".