Laughing Sinners
“America's Dancing Daughter in a Salvation Army Uniform-the dramatic triumph of her career.”
Synopsis
Ivy Stevens is a cafe entertainer in love with a shifty salesman who deserts her. In attempting to commit suicide, she is saved by Carl, a Salvation Army officer. Encouraged by Carl, Ivy joins the Salvation Army. When her old flame re-enters her life, Ivy finds she is still attracted and begins another affair with him.
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Type: Clip • Published 2011-09-14
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Ivy 'Bunny' Stevens
Neil Hamilton
Howard 'Howdy' Palmer
Clark Gable
Carl Loomis
Marjorie Rambeau
Ruby
Guy Kibbee
Cass Wheeler
Cliff Edwards
Mike
Roscoe Karns
Fred Geer
Gertrude Short
Edna
George Cooper
Joe
George F. Marion
Humpty
Bert Woodruff
Tink
Henry Armetta
Tony
Jack Baxley
Waiter
Clara Blandick
Salvation Army Woman
Tenen Holtz
Poker-Playing Salesman
Mary Ann Jackson
Betty
Karen Morley
Estelle
Lee Phelps
Poker-Playing Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$338K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$765K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.26x
+$427K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenyon Nicholson, Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- Laughing Sinners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $338K
- Worldwide Gross
- $765K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Kenyon Nicholson, Bess Meredyth
Charles Rosher
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Beaumont
Director
Bess Meredyth
Writer
George Hively
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Laughing Sinners
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What is Laughing Sinners about?
Ivy Stevens is a cafe entertainer in love with a shifty salesman who deserts her. In attempting to commit suicide, she is saved by Carl, a Salvation Army officer. Encouraged by Carl, Ivy joins the Salvation Army. When her old flame re-enters her life, Ivy finds she is still attracted and begins another affair with him.
Who directed Laughing Sinners?
Laughing Sinners was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Laughing Sinners?
The principal cast of Laughing Sinners includes Joan Crawford, Neil Hamilton, Clark Gable, Marjorie Rambeau, Guy Kibbee.
When was Laughing Sinners released and how long is it?
Laughing Sinners was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Laughing Sinners?
Laughing Sinners had a reported production budget of $338K and grossed $765K at the worldwide box office (2.26 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laughing Sinners?
Laughing Sinners holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).