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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19311h 7mUnited States of America

The bitter fruit

La fruta amarga

Synopsis

Min, a hard-boiled proprietress of a waterfront hotel, who has as her sweetheart Bill, a fisherman, brings up Nancy, a girl who was deserted by her own mother in infancy. However the Local authorities are trying to persuade Min that she is not a fit mother and that Nancy should be sent to school.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 13, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
José López Rubio, Arthur Gregor
Screenplay & Story
Lorna Moon, Tono, Salvador de Alberich
Original Title
La fruta amarga
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 7m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

José López Rubio, Arthur Gregor

Screenplay & Story

Lorna Moon, Tono, Salvador de Alberich

Director of Photography

Clyde De Vinna

Film Editing

Carl Pierson

Producers

Frank Davis

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Lorna Moon

Department Leadership Roster

José López Rubio

José López Rubio

Director

Carl Pierson

Editor

Frank Davis

Producer

Arthur Gregor

Director

Tono

Writer

Salvador de Alberich

Writer

Clyde De Vinna

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About The bitter fruit

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

What is The bitter fruit about?

Min, a hard-boiled proprietress of a waterfront hotel, who has as her sweetheart Bill, a fisherman, brings up Nancy, a girl who was deserted by her own mother in infancy. However the Local authorities are trying to persuade Min that she is not a fit mother and that Nancy should be sent to school.

Who directed The bitter fruit?

The bitter fruit was directed by José López Rubio, Arthur Gregor.

Who stars in The bitter fruit?

The principal cast of The bitter fruit includes Virginia Fábregas, Juan de Landa, María Luz Callejo, Elvira Morla, Julio Peña.

When was The bitter fruit released and how long is it?

The bitter fruit was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.

Is The bitter fruit based on a book or true story?

The bitter fruit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lorna Moon".