Synthetic Sin
“If you had to be bad...could you make good?”
Synopsis
A young woman impulsively marries a young playwright who whisks her away to New York promises her a role in his next production. Unfortunately the production is a disaster and her husband proclaims her unfit for the role. Rather then return home in defeat, she stays in New York and accidentally gets involved with some vicious gangsters.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanny Hatton, Thomas J. Geraghty, Frederic Hatton
- Original Title
- Synthetic Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Fanny Hatton, Thomas J. Geraghty, Frederic Hatton
Alvin Knechtel, Sidney Hickox
John McCormick
Department Leadership Roster
Fanny Hatton
Writer
William A. Seiter
Director
John McCormick
Producer
Thomas J. Geraghty
Writer
Frederic Hatton
Writer
Alvin Knechtel
Director of Photography
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Synthetic Sin
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What is Synthetic Sin about?
A young woman impulsively marries a young playwright who whisks her away to New York promises her a role in his next production. Unfortunately the production is a disaster and her husband proclaims her unfit for the role. Rather then return home in defeat, she stays in New York and accidentally gets involved with some vicious gangsters.
Who directed Synthetic Sin?
Synthetic Sin was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Synthetic Sin?
The principal cast of Synthetic Sin includes Colleen Moore, Antonio Moreno, Edythe Chapman, Kathryn McGuire, Gertrude Howard.
When was Synthetic Sin released and how long is it?
Synthetic Sin was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.