Redemption
Synopsis
In Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya, a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer, falls in love with and marries Lisa, his friend Victor's fiancée. Fedya quickly tires of domestic life and resumes his profligate ways, drinking and gambling away his family's fortune. Lisa refuses to leave him despite his deplorable ways, so he takes drastic measures to ensure that she will no longer be harmed by his actions and reputation.
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John Gilbert
Fedya Protasoff
Renée Adorée
Masha
Conrad Nagel
Victor Karenin
Eleanor Boardman
Lisa Protasoff
Claire McDowell
Anna Pavlovna
Nigel De Brulier
Petushkov
Tully Marshall
Artimiev
Mack Swain
Magistrate
Erville Alderson
Bearded Mariner in Cafe
Sidney Bracey
Waiter
Richard Alexander
Policeman
Geraldine Dvorak
Anna Pavlovna's Maid
Stanley Blystone
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lena Malena
Gypsy (uncredited)
Kit Wain
Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo, Lionel Barrymore
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hopkins, Edwin Justus Mayer, Dorothy Farnum, Leo Tolstoy
- Original Title
- Redemption
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo, Lionel Barrymore
Arthur Hopkins, Edwin Justus Mayer, Dorothy Farnum, Leo Tolstoy
Percy Hilburn
Margaret Booth
Arthur Hopkins, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Niblo
Director
Lionel Barrymore
Director
Dorothy Farnum
Writer
Arthur Hopkins
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Margaret Booth
Editor
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Redemption
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What is Redemption about?
In Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya, a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer, falls in love with and marries Lisa, his friend Victor's fiancée. Fedya quickly tires of domestic life and resumes his profligate ways, drinking and gambling away his family's fortune. Lisa refuses to leave him despite his deplorable ways, so he takes drastic measures to ensure that she will no longer be harmed by his actions and reputation.
Who directed Redemption?
Redemption was directed by Fred Niblo, Lionel Barrymore.
Who stars in Redemption?
The principal cast of Redemption includes John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Boardman, Claire McDowell.
When was Redemption released and how long is it?
Redemption was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is Redemption based on a book or true story?
Redemption is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".