The Case of Lena Smith
Synopsis
A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.
Top Cast
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Esther Ralston
Lena Smith
James Hall
Franz Hofrat
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Herr Hofrat
Emily Fitzroy
Frau Hofrat
Fred Kohler
Stefan
Betty Aho
Stefan's Sister
Lawrence Grant
Commissioner
Leone Lane
Pepi
Kay Deslys
Poldi
Alex Woloshin
Janitor
Ann Brody
Janitor's Wife
Wally Albright
Franz (Age 3)
Werner Klingler
Franz (Age 18)
Rosalind Byrne
Gregory Gaye
(uncredited)
John Loder
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, Samuel Ornitz
- Original Title
- The Case of Lena Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Jules Furthman, Samuel Ornitz
Harold Rosson
Helen Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Jules Furthman
Writer
Helen Lewis
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Case of Lena Smith.
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What is The Case of Lena Smith about?
A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.
Who directed The Case of Lena Smith?
The Case of Lena Smith was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Case of Lena Smith?
The principal cast of The Case of Lena Smith includes Esther Ralston, James Hall, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Emily Fitzroy, Fred Kohler.
When was The Case of Lena Smith released and how long is it?
The Case of Lena Smith was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.