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Lya De Putti
Manon Lescaut
Vladimir Gajdarov
Des Grieux
Eduard Rothauser
Marschall Des Grieux
Fritz Greiner
Marquis de Bill
Frida Richard
Manons Tante
Emilie Kurz
Manons Tante
Lydia Potechina
Susanne
Theodor Loos
Tiberg
Sig Arno
Lescaut
Trude Hesterberg
Claire
Marlene Dietrich
Micheline
Hubert von Meyerinck
Der Junge de Bli
Hans Junkermann
Hermann Picha
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Robison
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Kyser, Arthur Robison
- Original Score
- Erno Rapee, Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Robison
Hans Kyser, Arthur Robison, Abbé Prévost
Erno Rapee, Jules Massenet
Eugen Schüfftan, Theodor Sparkuhl, Karl Freund
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Pommer
Producer
Hans Kyser
Screenplay
Arthur Robison
Screenplay
Arthur Robison
Director
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Paul Leni
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon Lescaut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manon Lescaut about?
A French adventurer fights to save a woman in the life of prostitution.
Who directed Manon Lescaut?
Manon Lescaut was directed by Arthur Robison.
Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
The principal cast of Manon Lescaut includes Lya De Putti, Vladimir Gajdarov, Eduard Rothauser, Fritz Greiner, Frida Richard.
When was Manon Lescaut released and how long is it?
Manon Lescaut was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon Lescaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon Lescaut was composed by Erno Rapee, Jules Massenet.
Is Manon Lescaut based on a book or true story?
Manon Lescaut is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Abbé Prévost".