Cynara
“Back to the arms of his wife after a hectic weekend with his mistress!”
Synopsis
A London barrister's marriage is under strain after his affair with a shopgirl who is out to have him. The story is told in flashback.
Top Cast
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Ronald Colman
James Warlock
Kay Francis
Clemency Warlock
Phyllis Barry
Doris Emily Lea
Henry Stephenson
John Tring
Viva Tattersall
Milly Miles
Florine McKinney
Garla
Clarissa Selwynne
Onslow
Paul Porcasi
Joseph the Maitre D'
George Kirby
Mr. Boots
Donald Stuart
Henry
Wilson Benge
Jim's Valet Merton
Halliwell Hobbes
Coroner at Inquest (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Jason
Blanche Friderici
Concerned Mother in Courtroom (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Officer at Inquest
Rafael Alcayde
Mario
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Starling, Frances Marion
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Cynara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Howard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Lynn Starling, Frances Marion, R. Gore Brown, H.M. Harwood
Alfred Newman
Ray June
Hugh Bennett
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Ray June
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Lynn Starling
Screenplay
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cynara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cynara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cynara about?
A London barrister's marriage is under strain after his affair with a shopgirl who is out to have him. The story is told in flashback.
Who directed Cynara?
Cynara was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Cynara?
The principal cast of Cynara includes Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, Phyllis Barry, Henry Stephenson, Viva Tattersall.
When was Cynara released and how long is it?
Cynara was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Cynara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cynara was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Cynara based on a book or true story?
Cynara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R. Gore Brown".