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Romantic drama

Laughing Sinners (1931): Cast

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Laughing Sinners is a 1931 romantic drama directed by Harry Beaumont, starring Joan Crawford as Ivy 'Bunny' Stevens, Clara Blandick and Clark Gable. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Laughing Sinners (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Harry Beaumont
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Laughing Sinners About?

The premise of Laughing Sinners without spoilers.

After cafe entertainer Ivy Stevens is abandoned by a cheating salesman, she attempts suicide but is rescued by Salvation Army officer Carl. Guided by his support, she joins the Salvation Army and becomes known as America’s Dancing Daughter in uniform. When her former lover returns, she resumes an affair, torn between past and duty.

Laughing Sinners Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • romantic rivalry
  • cabaret entertainer
  • unfaithful husband
  • crawford and gable
  • title co written by female
  • marriage of convenience
  • suicide attempt by drowning
  • haunted by the past
  • train station
  • hollywood melodrama
  • religious drama
  • tap dancer
+38 more
  • torch song
  • pre code film
  • cincinnati ohio
  • budding romance
  • children's party
  • holding hands
  • depression era drama
  • outdoor party
  • marrying the boss's daughter
  • self respect
  • salvation army officer
  • courtship
  • ex convict
  • rekindle old flame
  • connected hotel rooms
  • female salvation army officer
  • toxic relationship
  • maypole dance
  • female entertainer
  • floor show
  • social commentary
  • break up letter
  • moral reformation
  • newspaper article
  • sexual conquest
  • jilted by one's lover
  • seduction
  • forbidden romance
  • salesman
  • salvation army
  • traveling salesman
  • cabaret
  • poker the card game
  • nightclub
  • spiritual redemption
  • playing baseball
  • orphanage
  • reference to man o' war
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Cast & crew

Laughing Sinners Cast & Characters

Joan Crawford leads the cast as Ivy 'Bunny' Stevens, with Clara Blandick as Salvation Army Woman and Clark Gable as Carl Loomis. Directed by Harry Beaumont; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Laughing Sinners Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Смеещите се грешници” and “Salvada”.

Also known as
  • Смеещите се грешници
  • Salvada
  • Almas Pecadoras
  • 笑罪人

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FAQ

Laughing Sinners FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Laughing Sinners, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Laughing Sinners?

Laughing Sinners runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Laughing Sinners released?

Laughing Sinners was released on May 30, 1931.

Who directed Laughing Sinners?

Laughing Sinners was directed by Harry Beaumont.

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Who is in the cast of Laughing Sinners?

Laughing Sinners stars Joan Crawford as Ivy 'Bunny' Stevens, Clara Blandick as Salvation Army Woman and Clark Gable as Carl Loomis, among 19 credited actors.

Does Laughing Sinners have a post-credit scene?

No. Laughing Sinners has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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