The Case of Lena Smith

Jan 19, 1929

1h 20m

★ 5.2

Overview

A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Lena Smith

Esther Ralston

Franz Hofrat

James Hall

Herr Hofrat

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Frau Hofrat

Emily Fitzroy

Stefan

Fred Kohler

Stefan's Sister

Betty Aho

Commissioner

Lawrence Grant

Pepi

Leone Lane

Poldi

Kay Deslys

Janitor

Alex Woloshin

Janitor's Wife

Ann Brody

Franz (Age 3)

Wally Albright

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