The Street of Sin
“The successor to "The Way of All Flesh"---and a worthy one! Jannings' third American-made picture -- and twice as good as the first!”
Synopsis
"Basher Bill," a retired prizefighter turned criminal, pretends to reform by joining a Salvation Army shelter in London run by a pious wraith named Elizabeth. Attracted to Elizabeth (although he is engaged to a street girl named Annie), Bill confesses to a bank robbery, has a spiritual revelation, and decides to go straight. His cast-off sweetheart reports him to the police; then, contrite, she warns Bill of the impending danger. Bill is captured immediately, but he escapes and sacrifices his life to save Elizabeth and the Salvation Army nursery when the rest of the gang use them as a human barricade against the police.
Top Cast
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Emil Jannings
Basher Bill
Fay Wray
Elizabeth
Olga Baclanova
Annie
Ernest W. Johnson
Mr. Smith
George Kotsonaros
Iron Mike
John Gough
Crony of Basher Bill
Johnnie Morris
Crony of Basher Bill
John Burdette
Publican
Douglas Haig
Kid Broad
Mug (uncredited)
Jack Herrick
Mug (uncredited)
Joseph Herrick
Mug (uncredited)
James Kilgannon
Mug (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauritz Stiller, Ludwig Berger, Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer, Josef von Sternberg, Chandler Sprague, Julian Johnson
- Original Title
- The Street of Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauritz Stiller, Ludwig Berger, Lothar Mendes
Benjamin Glazer, Josef von Sternberg, Chandler Sprague, Julian Johnson
Bert Glennon
George Nichols Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Mauritz Stiller
Director
Chandler Sprague
Writer
Julian Johnson
Writer
George Nichols Jr.
Editor
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Ludwig Berger
Director
Lothar Mendes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Street of Sin
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What is The Street of Sin about?
"Basher Bill," a retired prizefighter turned criminal, pretends to reform by joining a Salvation Army shelter in London run by a pious wraith named Elizabeth. Attracted to Elizabeth (although he is engaged to a street girl named Annie), Bill confesses to a bank robbery, has a spiritual revelation, and decides to go straight. His cast-off sweetheart reports him to the police; then, contrite, she warns Bill of the impending danger. Bill is captured immediately, but he escapes and sacrifices his life to save Elizabeth and the Salvation Army nursery when the rest of the gang use them as a human barricade against the police.
Who directed The Street of Sin?
The Street of Sin was directed by Mauritz Stiller, Ludwig Berger, Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in The Street of Sin?
The principal cast of The Street of Sin includes Emil Jannings, Fay Wray, Olga Baclanova, Ernest W. Johnson, George Kotsonaros.
When was The Street of Sin released and how long is it?
The Street of Sin was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.