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The Sin of Nora Moran

  • 19331933
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
669
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Zita Johann in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
  • Adventure
  • Crime
  • Drama
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 woul... Read allNora 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
669
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  • Director
    • Phil Goldstone
  • Writers
    • W. Maxwell Goodhue(story "Burnt Offering")
    • Frances Hyland(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Zita Johann
    • John Miljan
    • Alan Dinehart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Phil Goldstone
  • Writers
    • W. Maxwell Goodhue(story "Burnt Offering")
    • Frances Hyland(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Zita Johann
    • John Miljan
    • Alan Dinehart
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    • 21User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
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    Zita Johann and Rolfe Sedan in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Jack Cheatham, Zita Johann, and Sarah Padden in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Zita Johann and Sarah Padden in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Zita Johann in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Paul Cavanagh and Zita Johann in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Zita Johann in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Zita Johann in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Paul Cavanagh and Zita Johann in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
    Paul Cavanagh, Zita Johann, and John Miljan in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
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    Zita Johann
    Zita Johann
    • Nora Moran
    John Miljan
    John Miljan
    • Paulino
    Alan Dinehart
    Alan Dinehart
    • District Attorney John Grant
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Gov. Dick Crawford
    Claire Du Brey
    Claire Du Brey
    • Mrs. Edith Crawford
    Sarah Padden
    Sarah Padden
    • Mrs. Watts - Prison Matron
    Henry B. Walthall
    Henry B. Walthall
    • Father Ryan
    Harvey Clark
    Harvey Clark
    • Mr. Moran
    Aggie Herring
    Aggie Herring
    • Mrs. Moran
    Cora Sue Collins
    Cora Sue Collins
    • Nora Moran - as a Child
    Joseph W. Girard
    Joseph W. Girard
    • Captain of Detectives
    • (as Joe Girard)
    Ann Brody
    Ann Brody
    • Sadie
    Otis Harlan
    Otis Harlan
    • Jake - Sadie's Husband - 1st Drunk
    Syd Saylor
    Syd Saylor
    • Miller - Jake's Friend - 2nd Drunk
    Rolfe Sedan
    Rolfe Sedan
    • Stage Manager
    Jack Cheatham
    Jack Cheatham
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Rose Plumer
    • Paulino's Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Otto Yamaoka
    Otto Yamaoka
    • Kito - John Grant's Houseboy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Goldstone
    • Writers
      • W. Maxwell Goodhue(story "Burnt Offering")
      • Frances Hyland(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The movie's poster, by Alberto Vargas, was ranked #2 of "The 25 Best Movie Posters Ever" by "Premiere".
    • Quotes

      District Attorney John Grant: And to me he was just a figurehead that I had groomed for the governorship to further my own political power. When I finally got wind of what was going on, he had become a damned important figurehead.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Citizen Kane (1941)

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    8/10
    An astounding noir surprise from 1933
    MAJESTIC PICTURES in their short Hollywood production life 1930-35 made excellent small films using sets at other studios. This meant they could use those facilities and instead spend big on actors and crew. Without studio overheads their input concentrated on finding and using excellent A grade sets and costumes and facilities without owning them. As a result their films had an RKO or MGM look. Actors would be called to make a film at RKO and find it a Majestic title ensuring constant work on a big lot but maybe for a minor player. This allowed Majestic to get A tech and image at a bargain rate and not embarrass their desired actors. However in this film they even excelled themselves and most Hollywood majors studio style in creating a unique melancholy almost- noir nightmare of doomed love and honor... and all the emotional treachery that goes with it. Somewhere between SORRY WRONG NUMBER and DETOUR and overlapping time shift of PULP FICTION, this film THE SIN OF NORA MORAN uses those techniques and techniques of voice over, flashback and sad romance with equal parts hangman's noose, resigned fate and deceit. What a find! THE SIN OF NORA MORAN is a film school textbook of economic film making and could easily stand an upgraded remake today. Excellent! Treat yourself!. Good restored UCLA DVD too. Zita Johan in the lead part as Nora is simply exquisite and her melancholy tone throughout is most effective. Her sin? Being born.
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Woman in the Chair
    • Filming locations
      • Mack Sennett Studios - 1712 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Larry Darmour Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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