Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 20m

The Case of Lena Smith

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Director
Josef von Sternberg
Cast
Esther Ralston as Lena Smith James Hall as Franz Hofrat Gustav von Seyffertitz as Herr Hofrat Emily Fitzroy as Frau Hofrat Fred Kohler as Stefan Betty Aho as Stefan's Sister
Crew
Harold Rosson — Director of Photography Helen Lewis — Editor Jules Furthman — Writer Samuel Ornitz — Story Travis Banton — Costume Design
Synopsis

A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.

Mood & Themes
janitorlost filmpartially lost film
Key Collaborators
Josef von Sternberg Director Harold Rosson Director of Photography Helen Lewis Editor Jules Furthman Writer Samuel Ornitz Story Travis Banton Costume Design
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