Redemption (1930): Cast
Redemption is a 1930 drama directed by Lionel Barrymore and Fred Niblo, starring John Gilbert as Fedya Protasoff, Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagel. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Directors
- Lionel Barrymore and Fred Niblo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Redemption About?
The premise of Redemption without spoilers.
In early‑1900s Russia, flamboyant ladies’ man Fedya marries Lisa, the fiancée of his friend Victor. Soon bored with domestic life, he resumes drinking, gambling and squandering his family’s wealth. Though Lisa remains devoted, Fedya takes desperate action, hoping to shield her from the ruin his reckless reputation brings.
Redemption Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- gambling
- love triangle
- drinking
- lie
- doctor
- court
- prison
- friendship
- dancing
- singing
- gilbert and adoree
- gypsy
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- suicide
- marriage
- russia
- based on novel
- based on play
Redemption Cast & Characters
John Gilbert leads the cast as Fedya Protasoff, with Eleanor Boardman as Lisa Protasoff and Conrad Nagel as Victor Karenin. Directed by Lionel Barrymore and Fred Niblo; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Lionel Barrymore
- Co-director Fred Niblo
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John Gilbert as Fedya Protasoff - Eleanor Boardman as Lisa Protasoff
- Conrad Nagel as Victor Karenin
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Tully Marshall as Artimiev
Also Starring in Redemption
· 11 more- Stanley Blystone Minor Role (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey Waiter
- Claire McDowell Anna Pavlovna
- Erville Alderson Bearded Mariner in Cafe
- Richard Alexander Policeman
- Mack Swain Magistrate
- Nigel De Brulier Petushkov
- Renée Adorée Masha
- Geraldine Dvorak Anna Pavlovna's Maid
- Lena Malena Gypsy (uncredited)
- Kit Wain Boy (uncredited)
More from Lionel Barrymore and Fred Niblo
More films directed by Lionel Barrymore and Fred Niblo: The Big Gamble, Ten Cents a Dance, Way Out West and The Sea Bat.
Redemption Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Redenzione” and “Redención”.
- Also known as
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- Redenzione
- Redención
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Redemption FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Redemption, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Redemption?
Redemption runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Redemption released?
Redemption was released on April 5, 1930.
Who directed Redemption?
Redemption was directed by Lionel Barrymore and Fred Niblo.
More films by Lionel Barrymore Who is in the cast of Redemption?
Redemption stars John Gilbert as Fedya Protasoff, Eleanor Boardman as Lisa Protasoff and Conrad Nagel as Victor Karenin, among 15 credited actors.
Does Redemption have a post-credit scene?
No. Redemption has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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