The Trespasser
“Her First ALL TALKING Picture”
Synopsis
A stenographer who works for a lawyer falls in love with and marries a wealthy young man. His family has the marraige annulled, after which she gives birth to a child. Her former boss helps her out to ensure the child's welfare, which starts gossip that she is a "kept woman."
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The Trespasser (1929) GLORIA SWANSON
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-21
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Gloria Swanson
Marion Donnell
Robert Ames
Jack Merrick
Purnell Pratt
Hector Ferguson
Henry B. Walthall
Fuller
Wally Albright
Jack Merrick
William Holden
John Merrick Sr.
Blanche Friderici
Miss Potter the Nurse
Kay Hammond
Catherine 'Flip' Merrick
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Ferguson
Marcelle Corday
Blanche the Maid
Henry Armetta
Barber (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Reporter (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Reporter (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Fred the Moving Man (uncredited)
Allan Cavan
Doctor (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Reporter (uncredited)
Bobby Dunn
Milkman (uncredited)
Stuart Erwin
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding
- Original Score
- Josiah Zuro
- Original Title
- The Trespasser
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gloria Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Edmund Goulding
Josiah Zuro
George Barnes, Gregg Toland
James B. Morley, Duncan Mansfield
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Edmund Goulding
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Edmund Goulding
Writer
James B. Morley
Editor
Edmund Goulding
Producer
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Ann Morgan
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Josiah Zuro
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trespasser
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What is The Trespasser about?
A stenographer who works for a lawyer falls in love with and marries a wealthy young man. His family has the marraige annulled, after which she gives birth to a child. Her former boss helps her out to ensure the child's welfare, which starts gossip that she is a "kept woman."
Who directed The Trespasser?
The Trespasser was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in The Trespasser?
The principal cast of The Trespasser includes Gloria Swanson, Robert Ames, Purnell Pratt, Henry B. Walthall, Wally Albright.
When was The Trespasser released and how long is it?
The Trespasser was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trespasser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trespasser was composed by Josiah Zuro.