Sinners in the Sun (1932): Cast & Plot
Sinners in the Sun is a 1932 romantic drama directed by Alexander Hall, starring Carole Lombard as Doris Blake, Russ Clark and Alison Skipworth. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sinners in the Sun About?
The premise of Sinners in the Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A New York fashion model is torn between a modest life with an honest garage mechanic and the glamorous allure of a wealthy philanderer, forcing her to choose between married poverty and unrivaled luxury while navigating love, ambition, and the glittering world of high fashion.
Sinners in the Sun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- working class
- mechanic
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- socialite
- class differences
- social class
- chauffeur
- fashion show
- fashion model
- unlucky in love
- dating a married man
- realistic dialogue
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- model
- based on novel
- mannequin
- dress
- sleeping in
- new york city
- extended family
- newspaper
- listening to a radio drama
- woman disrobing
- dressing room
- classified ad
- three generations
- picnic
- quarrel
- ambition
- breakup
- roadster
- new job
- long island new york
- easthampton new york
- dress shop
- bathing suit
- beach
- swimming
- wrestling
- slapped in the face
- flat tire
- marriage proposal
- father daughter relationship
- kicked out of the house
- high society
- relationship advice
- long distance telephone call
- husband wife relationship
- marriage
- newspaper headline
- roulette
Sinners in the Sun Cast & Characters
Carole Lombard leads the cast as Doris Blake, with Russ Clark as Fred Blake and Alison Skipworth as Mrs. Blake. Directed by Alexander Hall; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alexander Hall
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Carole Lombard as Doris Blake - Russ Clark as Fred Blake
- Alison Skipworth as Mrs. Blake
- Luke Cosgrave as Grandfather Blake
Also Starring in Sinners in the Sun
· 14 more- Frances Moffett Mrs. Fred Blake
- Ida Lewis Grandmother Blake
- Chester Morris Jimmie Martin
- Pierre de Ramey Louis
- Adrienne Ames Claire Kinkaid
- Walter Byron Eric Nelson
- Zita Moulton Florence Nelson
- Reginald Barlow Mr. Blake
- Cary Grant Ridgeway
- Rita La Roy Lil
- Florence Lawrence
- Maude Turner Gordon Elderly dowager
- Anderson Lawler Gigolo
- Veda Buckland Emma
Sinners in the Sun Plot Summary
What happens in Sinners in the Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Doris Blake, Carole Lombard, works as a top model for Louis in a chic New York City dress shop. Her boyfriend Jimmie Martin, Chester Morris, is an auto mechanic. When he comes to pick her up, he talks about marriage, but she argues they both have no money. At a picnic, they quarrel again, and he breaks up with her.
Full summary
The whole story of Sinners in the Sun, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sinners in the Sun?
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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Which actress portrays the lead character Doris Blake?
Sinners in the Sun Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Pecadores sin careta” and “Peccatori”.
- Also known as
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- Pecadores sin careta
- Peccatori
- Грешници под слънцето
- Tu És a Única
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Sinners in the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sinners in the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sinners in the Sun?
Sinners in the Sun runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Sinners in the Sun released?
Sinners in the Sun was released on May 13, 1932.
Who directed Sinners in the Sun?
Sinners in the Sun was directed by Alexander Hall.
More films by Alexander Hall Who is in the cast of Sinners in the Sun?
Sinners in the Sun stars Carole Lombard as Doris Blake, Russ Clark as Fred Blake and Alison Skipworth as Mrs. Blake, among 18 credited actors.
Does Sinners in the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Sinners in the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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