They Call It Sin
“In 1920...They called it "Flaming Youth" TODAY... "They Call it Sin"”
Synopsis
A young, innocent small-town church organist is thrown out of her home, told she was adopted, and that her mother was an evil woman. She follows a crush to the big city and is left fending for herself.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Marion Cullen
George Brent
Dr. Tony Travers
Una Merkel
Dixie Dare
David Manners
James E. 'Jimmy' Decker
Helen Vinson
Enid Hollister
Louis Calhern
Ford Humphries
Joseph Cawthorn
Mr. Hollister
Nella Walker
Mrs. Hollister
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Cullen
Erville Alderson
Mr. Cullen
Marion Byron
Soda Jerk (uncredited)
Roscoe Karns
Brad - Rehearsal Director (uncredited)
Gloria Shea
Humphries' receptionist (uncredited)
Sheila Terry
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Dorothy Coonan Wellman
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
November 5, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Howard J. Green
- Original Title
- They Call It Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Lillie Hayward, Howard J. Green, Alberta Stedman Eagan
James Van Trees
James Gibbon
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Thornton Freeland
Director
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Call It Sin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Call It Sin about?
A young, innocent small-town church organist is thrown out of her home, told she was adopted, and that her mother was an evil woman. She follows a crush to the big city and is left fending for herself.
Who directed They Call It Sin?
They Call It Sin was directed by Thornton Freeland.
Who stars in They Call It Sin?
The principal cast of They Call It Sin includes Loretta Young, George Brent, Una Merkel, David Manners, Helen Vinson.
When was They Call It Sin released and how long is it?
They Call It Sin was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is They Call It Sin based on a book or true story?
They Call It Sin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberta Stedman Eagan".