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7.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19491h 4mUnited States of America

Souls of Sin

Synopsis

Unsuccessful gambler 'Dollar Bill' Burton lives in a crummy New York basement room with old friend Bob and a new roommate, friendly blues singer 'Alabama' Lee. But, tired of being broke, Dollar Bill gets more steady employment...doing illegal errands for gangster Bad Boy George. The now prosperous Bill ignores pretty, adoring Etta and takes up with sultry singer Regina. Will Bill's way of life catch up with him? Will his upright friends be more successful in the end?

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Powell Lindsay
Screenplay & Story
Powell Lindsay
Original Title
Souls of Sin
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Alexander Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Powell Lindsay

Screenplay & Story

Powell Lindsay

Director of Photography

Louis Andres

Film Editing

Walter Cruter

Producers

William Alexander

Department Leadership Roster

Louis Andres

Director of Photography

William Alexander

Producer

Powell Lindsay

Director

Powell Lindsay

Writer

Walter Cruter

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Souls of Sin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Souls of Sin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Souls of Sin about?

Unsuccessful gambler 'Dollar Bill' Burton lives in a crummy New York basement room with old friend Bob and a new roommate, friendly blues singer 'Alabama' Lee. But, tired of being broke, Dollar Bill gets more steady employment...doing illegal errands for gangster Bad Boy George. The now prosperous Bill ignores pretty, adoring Etta and takes up with sultry singer Regina. Will Bill's way of life catch up with him? Will his upright friends be more successful in the end?

Who directed Souls of Sin?

Souls of Sin was directed by Powell Lindsay.

Who stars in Souls of Sin?

The principal cast of Souls of Sin includes William Greaves, Jimmy Wright, Billie Allen, Savannah Churchill, Emory Richardson.

When was Souls of Sin released and how long is it?

Souls of Sin was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.