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The Case of Lena Smith

Released Jan 19, 1929 4m Drama List
60% Tomatometer 10 Reviews
A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna.

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Alfred Rushford Greason Variety As a literary and artistic product it is admirable. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Mordaunt Hall New York Times [The Case of Lena Smith] excites one's interest because of its fine Austrian and Hungarian atmosphere and also through a few well-defined characterizations. The story, however, is so drenched with agony that it is seldom convincing. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald The Case of Lena Smith lacks continuity. Parts of it seem to have no connection at all with the main story. Even the main story itself Is rambling and trivial. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Fred Schader Motion Picture News The story as set forth on the screen is a peculiar one; it places the star in a role that gives her tremendous dramatic opportunity, but has an ending that cannot by the widest stretch of imagination be classed as a happy one. Jul 23, 2020 Full Review P.S. Harrison Harrison's Reports The whole picture is interesting because of the good direction in addition to the good story material. Jul 23, 2020 Full Review Film Daily Staff The Film Daily It is a fine example of thoughtful and studied directorial effort. Characters are well rounded, and every incident impresses with its faithful portrayal of life. The last reel snaps up with some strong dramatic action. Jul 23, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna.
Director
Josef von Sternberg
Screenwriter
Jules Furthman, Julian Johnson, Samuel Ornitz
Genre
Drama
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 1929, Original
Runtime
4m