Summary
Susan Lenox is an American romantic film drama first released in 1931,
directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
The film is based on a novel by David Graham Phillips and stars Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Jean Hersholt, John Miljan and Alan Hale.
It has also been released under the title: Rising to Fame.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Robert Z. Leonard
- Script: Edith Fitzgerald, Leon Gordon, David Graham Phillips (novel), Zelda Sears, Wanda Tuchock
- Photo: William H. Daniels
- Music: William Axt
- Cast: Greta Garbo (Susan Lenox), Clark Gable (Rodney Spencer), Jean Hersholt (Karl Ohlin), John Miljan (Burlingham), Alan Hale (Jeb Mondstrum), Hale Hamilton (Mike Kelly), Hilda Vaughn (Mrs. Astrid Ohlin), Russell Simpson (Doctor), Cecil Cunningham (Madame Panoramia aka Pansy), Ian Keith (Robert Lane), Jack Baxley (Circus barker), Lee Beranger (Undetermined Role), André Cheron (Mike’s party guest), Wallis Clark (Mine foreman), Bess Flowers (Mike’s party guest), Eddie Kane (Friedy’ Friedman (Mikes associate)), Marjorie King (Vera), Edward LeSaint (Mike’s party guest), Pat Moriarity (Rodney’s co-worker in the tropics), Larry Steers (Susan’s New Year’s Eve escort), Charles Sullivan (Taxi driver), Edna Tichenor (Exotic dancer), Nella Walker (Mike’s party guest), Walter Walker (Party Guest)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 76 min; B&W
- Aka: Rising to Fame; The Rise of Helga
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