The Exquisite Sinner
Synopsis
Adapted by Alice Duer Miller from a novel by Alden Brooks, the film concerns a young man who forsakes the humdrum business world for the bohemian life of an artist. Josef von Sternberg had been the original director of Exquisite Sinner, but MGM was dissatisfied with the picture and refused to release it. When the film finally surfaced in 1926 (a full year after its completion), it had been radically altered by staff director Phil Rosen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg, Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice D.G. Miller, Josef von Sternberg, Alden Brooks
- Original Title
- The Exquisite Sinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg, Phil Rosen
Alice D.G. Miller, Josef von Sternberg, Alden Brooks
Max Fabian
John English
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
John English
Editor
André-ani
Costume Design
Phil Rosen
Director
Alice D.G. Miller
Writer
Max Fabian
Director of Photography
Josef von Sternberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Exquisite Sinner
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What is The Exquisite Sinner about?
Adapted by Alice Duer Miller from a novel by Alden Brooks, the film concerns a young man who forsakes the humdrum business world for the bohemian life of an artist. Josef von Sternberg had been the original director of Exquisite Sinner, but MGM was dissatisfied with the picture and refused to release it. When the film finally surfaced in 1926 (a full year after its completion), it had been radically altered by staff director Phil Rosen.
Who directed The Exquisite Sinner?
The Exquisite Sinner was directed by Josef von Sternberg, Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Exquisite Sinner?
The principal cast of The Exquisite Sinner includes Conrad Nagel, Renée Adorée, Paulette Duval, Frank Currier, George K. Arthur.
When was The Exquisite Sinner released and how long is it?
The Exquisite Sinner was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Exquisite Sinner based on a book or true story?
The Exquisite Sinner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alden Brooks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Exquisite Sinner?
The Exquisite Sinner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).