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East Lynne

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Years after giving her illegitimate son to strangers, a woman (Ann Harding) accidentally finds the boy dying of consumption.

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Mordaunt Hall New York Times 01/31/2012
3.5/5
Mr. Brook acts with his usual restraint. Miss Loftus is capital as the sinister Cornelia. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 01/31/2012
An excellent piece of work in taking a legendary meller play and transposing it into a screen drama of strength and charm. Go to Full Review TV Guide 01/31/2012
2/4
Good cast rises above the extravagantly emotional and sentimental material. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 03/09/2011
B-
Ann Hardin gives a solid performance in this melodrama about a woman who goes blind after being deserted. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mark B Feb 3 This syrupy melodrama has nothing going for it, and literally no one would be watching it in the 21st century had it not been nominated for Best Picture (for some reason). (#458 of my "Watch every BP nominee" bucket list) See more ChrisCSH H 09/16/2024 East Lynne is a sad tail about a woman who is driven away by her husband and forced to leave her child behind. The acting from the lead role and Harding who plays Lady Isabel has some exceptional scenes in the film and really pushes this film to be a best picture nominee for 1931. East Lynn is a solid melodramatic picture with strong performances throughout the film. See more Steve D 07/23/2020 far too over the top ans I love Harding. See more 02/25/2011 nominated 4 best pic but lost See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Frank Lloyd

Director

Ann Harding

Lady Isabella

Clive Brook

Capt. William Levison

Conrad Nagel

Robert Carlyle

Cecilia Loftus

Cornelia Carlyle

Beryl Mercer

Joyce
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Movie Info

Synopsis Years after giving her illegitimate son to strangers, a woman (Ann Harding) accidentally finds the boy dying of consumption.
Director
Frank Lloyd
Screenwriter
Bradley King, Tom Barry
Distributor
Fox
Production Co
Fox Film Corporation
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 1, 1931, Original
Runtime
1h 42m