East Lynne
Synopsis
The refined Lady Isabel Carlisle, after leaving her family and enduring nearly a decade of hardships, learns that her son has fallen ill. Despite being nearly blinded as the result of an explosion, she returns home to see her son again.
Top Cast
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Ann Harding
Lady Isabella
Clive Brook
Capt. William Levison
Conrad Nagel
Robert Carlyle
Cecilia Loftus
Cornelia Carlyle
Beryl Mercer
Joyce
O. P. Heggie
Lord Mount Severn
Flora Sheffield
Barbara Hare
David Torrence
Sir Richard Hare
Wally Albright
William as a Boy
Ronnie Cosby
William as a Child
Eric Mayne
Doctor
Claude King
May Beatty
Charity Bazaar Committee
Robert Bolder
Nora Cecil
Charity Bazaar Committee
J. Gunnis Davis
Tom Ricketts
Rev. Hartley
Wilhelm von Brincken
Prussian Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King, Mrs. Henry Wood, Tom Barry
- Original Score
- Carli Elinor
- Original Title
- East Lynne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Bradley King, Mrs. Henry Wood, Tom Barry
Carli Elinor
John F. Seitz
Margaret Clancey
Winfield R. Sheehan
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Bradley King
Writer
Tom Barry
Writer
Margaret Clancey
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Winfield R. Sheehan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Lynne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East Lynne about?
The refined Lady Isabel Carlisle, after leaving her family and enduring nearly a decade of hardships, learns that her son has fallen ill. Despite being nearly blinded as the result of an explosion, she returns home to see her son again.
Who directed East Lynne?
East Lynne was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in East Lynne?
The principal cast of East Lynne includes Ann Harding, Clive Brook, Conrad Nagel, Cecilia Loftus, Beryl Mercer.
When was East Lynne released and how long is it?
East Lynne was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for East Lynne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for East Lynne was composed by Carli Elinor.
Is East Lynne based on a book or true story?
East Lynne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mrs. Henry Wood".