The Song of Songs
“One of the world's great love stories comes to the star who can make it live”
Synopsis
After her father dies, Lily moves to the city to live with her strict aunt. During the day Lily works in her aunt's bookstore, and at night she sneaks across the street to model for Richard, a sculptor with whom she falls in love. A patron of Richard's, Baron von Merzbach, develops an interest in Lily that may not be with the best of intentions.
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The Song of Songs (1933) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Birinski, Samuel Hoffenstein
- Original Title
- The Song of Songs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rouben Mamoulian
Leo Birinski, Samuel Hoffenstein, Benjamin Glazer, Rouben Mamoulian, Edwin Justus Mayer, Hermann Sudermann, Edward Sheldon
Victor Milner
Department Leadership Roster
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
Leo Birinski
Screenplay
Samuel Hoffenstein
Screenplay
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Benjamin Glazer
Writer
Rouben Mamoulian
Writer
Edwin Justus Mayer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of Songs
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What is The Song of Songs about?
After her father dies, Lily moves to the city to live with her strict aunt. During the day Lily works in her aunt's bookstore, and at night she sneaks across the street to model for Richard, a sculptor with whom she falls in love. A patron of Richard's, Baron von Merzbach, develops an interest in Lily that may not be with the best of intentions.
Who directed The Song of Songs?
The Song of Songs was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Who stars in The Song of Songs?
The principal cast of The Song of Songs includes Marlene Dietrich, Brian Aherne, Lionel Atwill, Alison Skipworth, Hardie Albright.
When was The Song of Songs released and how long is it?
The Song of Songs was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Song of Songs based on a book or true story?
The Song of Songs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hermann Sudermann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Song of Songs?
The Song of Songs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).