Sins of Man
Synopsis
Austrian church bell ringer Freyman loves music and wants his two sons (both played by Ameche) to love it too. The first goes to America and the second is born deaf-mute but gains hearing during WWI bombing.
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Jean Hersholt
Christopher Freyman
Don Ameche
Karl Freyman / Mario Signarelli
Allen Jenkins
Crusty
J. Edward Bromberg
Anton Engel
Ann Shoemaker
Anna Engel
DeWitt Jennings
Twichelesko
Fritz Leiber
Father Prior
Francis Ford
Town Drunk
Christian Rub
Fritz
Adrian Rosley
Singarelli's Butler
Gene Reynolds
Karl Freyman as a Boy
Mickey Rentschler
Gabriel Freyman as a Boy
John Miltern
Mr. Hall
Paul Stanton
Minister
Edward Van Sloan
Austrian Army Doctor
Egon Brecher
Doctor
Fred Kohler Jr.
Town Bully
Maxine Reiner
Bella Twitchelesko
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Brower, Gregory Ratoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel G. Engel, Ossip Dymow, Joseph Roth, Frederick Kohner
- Original Title
- Sins of Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Brower, Gregory Ratoff
Samuel G. Engel, Ossip Dymow, Joseph Roth, Frederick Kohner
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Brower
Director
Gregory Ratoff
Director
Samuel G. Engel
Writer
Ossip Dymow
Writer
Frederick Kohner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sins of Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sins of Man about?
Austrian church bell ringer Freyman loves music and wants his two sons (both played by Ameche) to love it too. The first goes to America and the second is born deaf-mute but gains hearing during WWI bombing.
Who directed Sins of Man?
Sins of Man was directed by Otto Brower, Gregory Ratoff.
Who stars in Sins of Man?
The principal cast of Sins of Man includes Jean Hersholt, Don Ameche, Allen Jenkins, J. Edward Bromberg, Ann Shoemaker.
When was Sins of Man released and how long is it?
Sins of Man was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Sins of Man based on a book or true story?
Sins of Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Roth".