The Story of Temple Drake
“I CAN NEVER FACE THE WORLD AGAIN!”
Synopsis
The coquettish granddaughter of a respected small-town judge is stranded at a bootleggers’ hide-out, subjected to an act of nightmarish sexual violence, and plunged into a criminal underworld that threatens to swallow her up completely.
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The Story of Temple Drake (1933) Trailer #488 Miriam Hopkins, William Gargan
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-09
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Miriam Hopkins
Temple Drake
William Gargan
Stephen Benbow
Jack La Rue
Trigger
Florence Eldridge
Ruby Lemarr
Guy Standing
Judge Drake
Irving Pichel
Lee Goodwin
Jobyna Howland
Miss Reba
William Collier Jr.
Toddy Gowan
Elizabeth Patterson
Aunt Jennie
James Eagles
Tommy
Harlan Knight
Pap
James Pier Mason
Van
Louise Beavers
Minnie
Arthur Belasco
Wharton
Oscar Apfel
District Attorney (uncredited)
Clem Beauchamp
Third Jellybean (uncredited)
John Carradine
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Gas Station Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun, Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- The Story of Temple Drake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Roberts
Oliver H.P. Garrett, William Faulkner
Bernhard Kaun, Karl Hajos
Karl Struss
Benjamin Glazer
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
Stephen Roberts
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Benjamin Glazer
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Temple Drake
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What is The Story of Temple Drake about?
The coquettish granddaughter of a respected small-town judge is stranded at a bootleggers’ hide-out, subjected to an act of nightmarish sexual violence, and plunged into a criminal underworld that threatens to swallow her up completely.
Who directed The Story of Temple Drake?
The Story of Temple Drake was directed by Stephen Roberts.
Who stars in The Story of Temple Drake?
The principal cast of The Story of Temple Drake includes Miriam Hopkins, William Gargan, Jack La Rue, Florence Eldridge, Guy Standing.
When was The Story of Temple Drake released and how long is it?
The Story of Temple Drake was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Temple Drake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Temple Drake was composed by Bernhard Kaun, Karl Hajos.
Is The Story of Temple Drake based on a book or true story?
The Story of Temple Drake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Faulkner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Temple Drake?
The Story of Temple Drake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).