Damaged Lives (1933): Cast & Plot
Damaged Lives is a 1933 drama directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring George Irving as Donald Bradley Sr., Almeda Fowler and Diane Sinclair. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weldon Pictures Corp.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Damaged Lives About?
The premise of Damaged Lives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
His life of debauchery brought disease to his wife! An extramarital affair leads to a young couple contracting venereal disease.
Damaged Lives Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- cult film
- based on play
- venereal disease
- damsel in distress
- deception
- syphilis
- quack doctor
- distressed husband
- 1930s
- regret
- remorse
- anger
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- cigarette smoking
- champagne
- unsafe sex
- exploitation film
- skinny dipping
- cautionary tale
- british film directed by czech director
- canadian film directed by czech director
- canadian film directed by european director
- couple
- young
Damaged Lives Cast & Characters
George Irving leads the cast as Donald Bradley Sr., with Almeda Fowler as Mrs. Bradley and Diane Sinclair as Joan Bradley. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edgar G. Ulmer
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George Irving as Donald Bradley Sr. - Almeda Fowler as Mrs. Bradley
- Diane Sinclair as Joan Bradley
- Lyman Williams as Donald Bradley Jr.
Also Starring in Damaged Lives
· 9 more- Jason Robards Sr. Dr. Bill Hall
- Harry Semels Waiter
- Harrison Greene Policeman
- Victor Potel Undetermined Role
- Murray Kinnell Dr. Vincent Leonard
- Cecilia Parker Rosie
- Harry Myers Nat Franklin
- Marceline Day Laura Hall
- Charlotte Merriam Elise Cooper
More from Edgar G. Ulmer
More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.
Damaged Lives Plot Summary
What happens in Damaged Lives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A standout thread runs through this drama: a single, casual encounter that unravels a web of consequences far beyond a moment of flirtation. The story opens with a powerful setup: a boss urges a young executive, who already has a long-term girlfriend, to spend an evening with a very important client. They attend a sleek, high-society party, where the executive crosses paths with the businessman’s escort. As the evening unfolds, their personalities click in a way neither anticipated. After the businessman departs with another companion, the two leave together and share a casual sexual encounter that will alter the course of multiple lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Damaged Lives, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Damaged Lives?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What disease is at the center of the film's story?
Damaged Lives Also Known As
Also known as “生命受损”.
- Also known as
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- 生命受损
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Damaged Lives FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Damaged Lives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Damaged Lives?
Damaged Lives runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Damaged Lives released?
Damaged Lives was released on September 15, 1933.
Who directed Damaged Lives?
Damaged Lives was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
More films by Edgar G. Ulmer Who is in the cast of Damaged Lives?
Damaged Lives stars George Irving as Donald Bradley Sr., Almeda Fowler as Mrs. Bradley and Diane Sinclair as Joan Bradley, among 13 credited actors.
Does Damaged Lives have a post-credit scene?
No. Damaged Lives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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