Manslaughter (1930): Cast
Manslaughter is a 1930 romantic drama directed by George Abbott, starring Claudette Colbert as Lydia Thorne, Fredric March and Louise Beavers. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- George Abbott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Manslaughter About?
The premise of Manslaughter without spoilers.
Claudette Colbert co‑stars with Chevalier, marking the French star’s first leading role since Big Pond. The story follows a pampered, affluent young woman sentenced to prison after unintentionally running down a pedestrian. Inside the prison, she encounters a harsh reality and discovers people and a way of life she never imagined, prompting her to reassess her values and grow.
Manslaughter Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- prison
- pre code
- anger
- revenge
- rich flapper girl
- bribing a cop
- jewell
- does'nt care about other people
- balls
- aunt
- speeding
- cop killed in car crash
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- trial
- regret
- life in prison
- fear
- lie
- love
- women's prison
- remake
- based on novel
Manslaughter Cast & Characters
Claudette Colbert leads the cast as Lydia Thorne, with Fredric March as Dan O'Bannon and Louise Beavers as Rose. Directed by George Abbott; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Abbott
- Claudette Colbert as Lydia Thorne
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Fredric March as Dan O'Bannon - Louise Beavers as Rose
- Richard Tucker as J.P. Albee, Attorney
Also Starring in Manslaughter
· 9 more- Emma Dunn Miss Bennett
- Ivan F. Simpson Morson
- G. Pat Collins John Drummond
- Steve Pendleton Bobby
- Stanley Fields Peters
- Natalie Moorhead Eleanor Bellington
- Hilda Vaughn Louise Evans
- Arnold Lucy Piers
- Irving Mitchell Foster
More from George Abbott
More films directed by George Abbott: Damn Yankees, The Pajama Game, Too Many Girls and The Cheat.
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Manslaughter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Manslaughter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Manslaughter?
Manslaughter runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Manslaughter released?
Manslaughter was released on July 22, 1930.
Who directed Manslaughter?
Manslaughter was directed by George Abbott.
More films by George Abbott Who is in the cast of Manslaughter?
Manslaughter stars Claudette Colbert as Lydia Thorne, Fredric March as Dan O'Bannon and Louise Beavers as Rose, among 13 credited actors.
Does Manslaughter have a post-credit scene?
No. Manslaughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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