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4.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19311h 5mUnited States of America

Compromised

Synopsis

Poor working-class girl Stella marries wealthy Sidney Brock, recently jilted by his fiancée and social equal Connie. The two go through contentious times with the Brock patriarch, but when Stella becomes a mother, she seems to becomes accepted, although it's used as a way to shift Sidney's and the child's affections from her. Connie comes back into their lives, now seeking to reclaim Sidney, and manipulates the situation to convince Stella that he's been seeing her. So Stella decides to get a divorce, but fortunately, Sidney becomes aware of the deception in time.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 5, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John G. Adolfi
Screenplay & Story
Waldemar Young
Original Title
Compromised
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. First National

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John G. Adolfi

Screenplay & Story

Waldemar Young, Edith Fitzgerald, Florence Ryerson

Department Leadership Roster

John G. Adolfi

John G. Adolfi

Director

Edith Fitzgerald

Writer

Waldemar Young

Waldemar Young

Screenplay

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 Compromised.

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Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Compromised

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

What is Compromised about?

Poor working-class girl Stella marries wealthy Sidney Brock, recently jilted by his fiancée and social equal Connie. The two go through contentious times with the Brock patriarch, but when Stella becomes a mother, she seems to becomes accepted, although it's used as a way to shift Sidney's and the child's affections from her. Connie comes back into their lives, now seeking to reclaim Sidney, and manipulates the situation to convince Stella that he's been seeing her. So Stella decides to get a divorce, but fortunately, Sidney becomes aware of the deception in time.

Who directed Compromised?

Compromised was directed by John G. Adolfi.

Who stars in Compromised?

The principal cast of Compromised includes Rose Hobart, Ben Lyon, Claude Gillingwater, Florence Britton, Emma Dunn.

When was Compromised released and how long is it?

Compromised was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Compromised?

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