The Wages of Sin
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Synopsis
A hard-working woman trying to support her family and working at a menial, low-paying job falls for a low-life and before she knows it, he has her working as a prostitute in a bordello.
Top Cast
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Constance Worth
Marjorie Benton
Willy Castello
Tony Kilonis
Blanche Mehaffey
Florence Jones
Clara Kimball Young
Fat Pearl
Carleton Young
Bruce
Frank LaRue
Pa Benton
Rose Plumer
Ma Benton
Bryant Washburn
'John' in Room 530
Betty Wonder
Bordello Girl
Jan Duggan
Song and Dance Specialty
Kenneth Harlan
Laundry Owner
Martha Chapin
Blonde
Ed Cassidy
Hotel Detective
Paula Bromleigh
Bordello Girl
Dave Daggett
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman E. Webber
- Original Title
- The Wages of Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Willis Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman E. Webber
Harvey Gould
Robert Jahns
Willis Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Willis Kent
Producer
Harvey Gould
Director of Photography
Robert Jahns
Editor
Herman E. Webber
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wages of Sin
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What is The Wages of Sin about?
A hard-working woman trying to support her family and working at a menial, low-paying job falls for a low-life and before she knows it, he has her working as a prostitute in a bordello.
Who directed The Wages of Sin?
The Wages of Sin was directed by Herman E. Webber.
Who stars in The Wages of Sin?
The principal cast of The Wages of Sin includes Constance Worth, Willy Castello, Blanche Mehaffey, Clara Kimball Young, Carleton Young.
When was The Wages of Sin released and how long is it?
The Wages of Sin was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wages of Sin?
The Wages of Sin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).