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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19271h 0mUnited States of America

Bitter Apples

“A salty, whipping, whistling, melodrama of storm swept seas.”

Synopsis

John Wyncote's father dies, leaving him a bankrupt business. He instructs the family attorney, Thorden, to sell the business and all of his father's other interests. One of the now bankrupt company's investors, facing financial ruin, kills himself, leaving a son and a daughter, both of whom blame the Wyncote family for their loss and vow to take their revenge on them.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 23, 1927

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harry O. Hoyt
Screenplay & Story
Harold McGrath, Harry O. Hoyt
Original Title
Bitter Apples
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harry O. Hoyt

Screenplay & Story

Harold McGrath, Harry O. Hoyt

Director of Photography

Hal Mohr

Department Leadership Roster

Harry O. Hoyt

Director

Harry O. Hoyt

Writer

Hal Mohr

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bitter Apples.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Apples

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bitter Apples about?

John Wyncote's father dies, leaving him a bankrupt business. He instructs the family attorney, Thorden, to sell the business and all of his father's other interests. One of the now bankrupt company's investors, facing financial ruin, kills himself, leaving a son and a daughter, both of whom blame the Wyncote family for their loss and vow to take their revenge on them.

Who directed Bitter Apples?

Bitter Apples was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.

Who stars in Bitter Apples?

The principal cast of Bitter Apples includes Monte Blue, Myrna Loy, Paul Ellis, Charles Hill Mailes, Sidney De Gray.

When was Bitter Apples released and how long is it?

Bitter Apples was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bitter Apples?

Bitter Apples holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).