THE SIN OF NORA MORAN (1933) Zita Johann & John Miljan | Adventure, Crime, Drama | B&W

The Sin of Nora Moran is a 1933 American pre-code melodrama and proto-noir film directed by Phil Goldstone and based on the short story "Burnt Offering" by W. Maxwell Goodhue. The film is also known as Voice from the Grave (American reissue title). Since the protagonist is put to death for a crime she did not commit, some saw the film as an argument against capital punishment.

SYNOPSIS
Nora Moran, a young woman with a difficult and tragic past, is sentenced to die for a murder that she did not commit. She could easily reveal the truth and save her own life, if only it would not damage the lives, careers, and reputations of those she loves.

CAST & CREW
Zita Johann as Nora Moran
John Miljan as Paulino
Alan Dinehart as District Attorney John Grant
Paul Cavanagh as Governor Dick Crawford
Claire Du Brey as Mrs. Edith Crawford
Sarah Padden as Mrs. Watts
Henry B. Walthall as Father Ryan
Otis Harlan as Mr. Moran
Aggie Herring as Mrs. Moran
Cora Sue Collins as Nora Moran, as a Child
Joseph W. Girard as Captain of Detectives
Ann Brody as Matron
Rolfe Sedan as Stage Manager

Directed by Phil Goldstone
Written by W. Maxwell Goodhue, Frances Hyland
Based on Burnt Offering (short story) by W. Maxwell Goodhue
Produced by Larry Darmour, Phil Goldstone
Cinematography Ira H. Morgan
Edited by Otis Garrett
Music by Heinz Roemheld
Production company Majestic Pictures
Distributed by Majestic Pictures
Release date December 13, 1933
Running time 65 minutes
Country United States
Language English

NOTES
The painting for the movie poster is by Peruvian artist Alberto Vargas, who was working in the United States and later became known for his images of the "Vargas Girls".

#oldmovies #freemovies #adventure #crime #drama #classicfilms #freemoviesonline #blackandwhite #lostandfoundfilms