Sun-Up
“HERE is the greatest love story in pictures, staged in the wild Carolina hills! As stirring a tale of mountain feuds, primitive passions and glorious romance as ever touched your heart.”
Synopsis
When she hears her boy has been killed in WWI a vengeful Kentucky hills mother shelters a deserter as a protest.When the boy returns she asks him to kill the deserter who she learns is the son of a murderous revenue agent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding, Arthur F. Statter, Lula Vollmer
- Original Title
- Sun-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Edmund Goulding, Arthur F. Statter, Lula Vollmer
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Arthur F. Statter
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sun-Up.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sun-Up about?
When she hears her boy has been killed in WWI a vengeful Kentucky hills mother shelters a deserter as a protest.When the boy returns she asks him to kill the deserter who she learns is the son of a murderous revenue agent.
Who directed Sun-Up?
Sun-Up was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in Sun-Up?
The principal cast of Sun-Up includes Pauline Starke, Conrad Nagel, Lucille La Verne, Sam De Grasse, George K. Arthur.
When was Sun-Up released and how long is it?
Sun-Up was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sun-Up?
Sun-Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).