Charming Sinners
“It takes a smart woman to outwit a clever man — especially when that man is her husband!”
Synopsis
Charming Sinners was a stilted adaptation of Somerset Maugham's play The Constant Wife. Robert Miles (Clive Brook) starts the ball rolling when he falls in love with Anne-Marie Whitley (Mary Nolan), the best friend of his own wife Kathryn (Ruth Chatterton). In retaliation, Kathryn begins a flirtation with her former boyfriend Karl Kraley (William Powell). After reels and reels of verbal fencing, the status quo is re-established, and Robert and Kathryn are reunited.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Anderson
- Original Title
- Charming Sinners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner
Doris Anderson, W. Somerset Maugham
Victor Milner
Verna Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Milton
Director
Verna Willis
Editor
Doris Anderson
Screenplay
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Dorothy Arzner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charming Sinners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charming Sinners about?
Charming Sinners was a stilted adaptation of Somerset Maugham's play The Constant Wife. Robert Miles (Clive Brook) starts the ball rolling when he falls in love with Anne-Marie Whitley (Mary Nolan), the best friend of his own wife Kathryn (Ruth Chatterton). In retaliation, Kathryn begins a flirtation with her former boyfriend Karl Kraley (William Powell). After reels and reels of verbal fencing, the status quo is re-established, and Robert and Kathryn are reunited.
Who directed Charming Sinners?
Charming Sinners was directed by Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner.
Who stars in Charming Sinners?
The principal cast of Charming Sinners includes Ruth Chatterton, Clive Brook, Mary Nolan, William Powell, Laura Hope Crews.
When was Charming Sinners released and how long is it?
Charming Sinners was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.