
Trifles
Synopsis
The Sheriff and County Prosecutor come to an isolated country farm where a woman killed her husband, attempting to gather evidence. Only their wives are able to solve the mystery, which they decide to keep to themselves.
Top Cast
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January 30, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Foy
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Glaspell
- Original Title
- Trifles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Foy
Susan Glaspell
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Foy
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trifles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trifles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trifles about?
The Sheriff and County Prosecutor come to an isolated country farm where a woman killed her husband, attempting to gather evidence. Only their wives are able to solve the mystery, which they decide to keep to themselves.
Who directed Trifles?
Trifles was directed by Bryan Foy.
Who stars in Trifles?
The principal cast of Trifles includes Jason Robards Sr., Sarah Padden, Blanche Friderici, Frank Campeau.
When was Trifles released and how long is it?
Trifles was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trifles?
Trifles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
