Possessed
“How long will it last?”
Synopsis
Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is only one problem; he will give her everything except a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Marian Martin aka 'Mrs. Moreland'
Clark Gable
Mark Whitney
Wallace Ford
Al Manning
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Wally Stuart
Frank Conroy
Horace Travers
Marjorie White
Vernice LaVerne
John Miljan
John Driscoll
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Martin
Wade Boteler
'Answer That One' Heckler (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Signor Martini - Party Guest (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Drunken Husband (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Woman at Political Rally (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
'Parole for Convicts' Heckler (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Walter Walker
Whitney for Governor Supporter (uncredited)
Norman Ainsley
Ambrose - Wally's Butler (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
'League of Nations' Heckler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- Charles Maxwell
- Original Title
- Possessed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Lenore J. Coffee, Edgar Selwyn
Charles Maxwell
Oliver T. Marsh
William LeVanway
Clarence Brown, Harry Rapf, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Clarence Brown
Producer
William LeVanway
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Harry Rapf
Producer
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Charles Maxwell
Original Music Composer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Possessed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Possessed about?
Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, but, there is only one problem; he will give her everything except a marriage proposal. Will this affair ever lead to marriage?
Who directed Possessed?
Possessed was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Possessed?
The principal cast of Possessed includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Wallace Ford, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Frank Conroy.
When was Possessed released and how long is it?
Possessed was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
How much did Possessed make at the box office?
Possessed grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Possessed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Possessed was composed by Charles Maxwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Possessed?
Possessed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).