The Case of Lena Smith (1929)

Name: The Case of Lena Smith
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1929-01-19
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Esther Ralston, James Hall, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Emily Fitzroy, Fred Kohler

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.

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Released 1929-01-19 · 80 min · Drama, Romance

Directed by 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
Lawrence Grant as Commissioner
Leone Lane as Pepi
Kay Deslys as Poldi
Alex Woloshin as Janitor
Ann Brody as Janitor's Wife
Wally Albright as Franz (Age 3)
Werner Klingler as Franz (Age 18)
Rosalind Byrne
Gregory Gaye as (uncredited)