East Lynne

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East Lynne

Released Mar 1, 1931

1h 42m

Drama

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

Mordaunt Hall

New York Times

Mr. Brook acts with his usual restraint. Miss Loftus is capital as the sinister Cornelia.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2012

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Variety Staff

Variety

An excellent piece of work in taking a legendary meller play and transposing it into a screen drama of strength and charm.

Jan 31, 2012

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TV Guide

Good cast rises above the extravagantly emotional and sentimental material.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 31, 2012

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Ann Hardin gives a solid performance in this melodrama about a woman who goes blind after being deserted.

Rated: B-

Mar 9, 2011

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ChrisCSH H

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Louisa E

This had a real Rebecca feel to it. I enjoyed the plot; it was a bit melodramatic at times, but I think that is a good genre. I didn't guess the ending, which is always a plus. It was unrealistic but entertaining and well portrayed. The acting was quite good, and I think Ann Harding was spectacular. Overall, there was quality with the cast. The music was good and was used well to portray emotional conflict and plot points. The cinematography, set design, and costumes were quite good, but unfortunately, due to the film being perished, it was hard to see much in great detail.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/23

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Steve D

far too over the top ans I love Harding.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Audience Member

nominated 4 best pic but lost

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Frank Lloyd

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Ann Harding

Lady Isabella

Clive Brook

Capt. William Levison

Conrad Nagel

Robert Carlyle

Cecilia Loftus

Cornelia Carlyle

Beryl Mercer

Joyce

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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