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Lady of the Pavements (1929): Cast

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Lady of the Pavements is a 1929 drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring William Boyd as Karl Von Arnim, Jetta Goudal and Franklin Pangborn. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Lady of the Pavements (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
D.W. Griffith
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Lady of the Pavements About?

The premise of Lady of the Pavements without spoilers.

Lingering sighs, languid eyes and enticing lips set the mood. Karl, a German diplomat in Paris, discovers his fiancée Diane is cheating. Spiteful, he declares he’d rather marry a girl of the streets. Enraged, Diane hires a Spanish nightclub singer‑dancer, presents her as a refined, convent‑educated vocalist, and secretly arranges for her to meet Karl.

Lady of the Pavements Themes & Keywords

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  • reprisal
  • retribution
  • retaliation
  • remorse
  • song
  • singer
  • depression
  • dejection
  • rejection
  • scheme
  • schemer
  • determination
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  • turmoil
  • diplomacy
  • anxiety
  • confusion
  • pianist
  • paris france
  • confrontation
  • quandry
  • trauma
  • treachery
  • trick
  • deception
  • pocket watch
  • curtsey
  • signature
  • sweetheart
  • candelabra
  • maid uniform
  • partially lost film
  • formal ball
  • horse drawn carriage
  • caught red handed
  • saying goodbye
  • livery
  • monocle
  • countess
  • finger licking
  • year 1868
  • implied sex
  • man kisses a woman's hand
  • woman bites a man
  • putting money in bra
  • caught with another man
  • german aristocrat
  • woman fans herself
  • scorned woman
  • gypsy band
  • text of letter on screen
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Cast & crew

Lady of the Pavements Cast & Characters

William Boyd leads the cast as Karl Von Arnim, with Jetta Goudal as Diane des Granges and Franklin Pangborn as M'sieu Dubrey, Dance Master. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from D.W. Griffith

More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and The Battle of the Sexes.

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Lady of the Pavements Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Le Lys du Faubourg” and “La canzone del cuore”.

Also known as
  • Le Lys du Faubourg
  • La canzone del cuore
  • Kärlekssången
  • Sydämen laulu

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Lady of the Pavements FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lady of the Pavements, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lady of the Pavements?

Lady of the Pavements runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Lady of the Pavements released?

Lady of the Pavements was released on January 22, 1929.

Who directed Lady of the Pavements?

Lady of the Pavements was directed by D.W. Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of Lady of the Pavements?

Lady of the Pavements stars William Boyd as Karl Von Arnim, Jetta Goudal as Diane des Granges and Franklin Pangborn as M'sieu Dubrey, Dance Master, among 8 credited actors.

Does Lady of the Pavements have a post-credit scene?

No. Lady of the Pavements has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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