

The Notorious Sophie Lang
Synopsis
After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.

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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gertrude Michael
Sophie Lang
Paul Cavanagh
Max Bernard, a.k.a. Sir Nigel Crane
Alison Skipworth
Aunt Nellie
Arthur Byron
Inspector Stone
Leon Errol
Stubbs
Ben Taggart
Capt. Thomson
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Augustus Telfen
Dell Henderson
House Detective
Jack Mulhall
Clerk
Lucio Villegas
The Marshall
Adrian Rosley
Oscar
Norman Ainsley
Robin (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Waiter (uncredited)
Alfred Delcambre
Ambulance Intern (uncredited)
Mary Flynn
Mannequin (uncredited)
Peggy Graves
Mannequin (uncredited)
Julia Griffith
Bystander (uncredited)
Tenen Holtz
Bystander (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy, William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- The Notorious Sophie Lang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy, William Cameron Menzies
Anthony Veiller, Frederick Irving Anderson
John Leipold
Alfred Gilks
James Smith
Bayard Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
James Smith
Editor
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Ralph Murphy
Director
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Bayard Veiller
Producer
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Travis Banton
Costume Design
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 The Notorious Sophie Lang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Notorious Sophie Lang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Notorious Sophie Lang about?
After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.
Who directed The Notorious Sophie Lang?
The Notorious Sophie Lang was directed by Ralph Murphy, William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in The Notorious Sophie Lang?
The principal cast of The Notorious Sophie Lang includes Gertrude Michael, Paul Cavanagh, Alison Skipworth, Arthur Byron, Leon Errol.
When was The Notorious Sophie Lang released and how long is it?
The Notorious Sophie Lang was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Notorious Sophie Lang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Notorious Sophie Lang was composed by John Leipold.
Is The Notorious Sophie Lang based on a book or true story?
The Notorious Sophie Lang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Irving Anderson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Notorious Sophie Lang?
The Notorious Sophie Lang holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















