The Redeeming Sin
Seen it?1929 | 75 min | Drama, Romance, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
The Redeeming Sin (1929) is a crime drama part-talking silent film with Vitaphone music and sound effects. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and stars Dolores Costello. This film is currently a lost film.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 705 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton
- Dolores CostelloJoan Billaire
- Conrad NagelDr. Raoul de Boise
- George E. StoneA Sewer Rat
- Philippe De LacyPetit
- Lionel BelmoreFather Colomb
- Warner RichmondLupine
- Nina QuarteroMitzi
- Louise Carver