Confession
“HEARTBREAK written in blood and tears!”
Synopsis
Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.
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Kay Francis
Vera Kowalska
Ian Hunter
Leonide Kirow
Basil Rathbone
Michael Michailow
Jane Bryan
Lisa Koslov
Donald Crisp
Presiding Judge
Mary Maguire
Hildegard
Dorothy Peterson
Mrs. Koslov
Laura Hope Crews
Stella
Robert Barrat
Prosecuting Attorney
Ben Welden
Defense Attorney
Veda Ann Borg
Xenia
Joan Valerie
Wanda
Sam Ash
Waiter (uncredited)
Dawn Bender
Lisa as a Baby (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Actress (uncredited)
Maurice Brierre
Actor (uncredited)
Maurice Cass
Music Professor (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Bailiff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe May
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Rameau
- Original Score
- Peter Kreuder
- Original Title
- Confession
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe May
Hans Rameau, Julius J. Epstein, Margaret P. Levino
Peter Kreuder
Sidney Hickox
James Gibbon
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Rameau
Screenplay
Joe May
Director
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Confession
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Confession about?
Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.
Who directed Confession?
Confession was directed by Joe May.
Who stars in Confession?
The principal cast of Confession includes Kay Francis, Ian Hunter, Basil Rathbone, Jane Bryan, Donald Crisp.
When was Confession released and how long is it?
Confession was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Confession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Confession was composed by Peter Kreuder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confession?
Confession holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).