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The Case of Lena Smith

1929Movie1 h 20 min

DramaRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%–
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%–

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, awe or warmth.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Josef von Sternberg
Written by
Jules Furthman, Samuel Ornitz
Produced by
J.W. Schleiff

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Facts

January 19, 1929 · 1 h 20 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 19, 1929
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Case of Lena Smith worth watching?"

Questions about The Case of Lena Smith

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Case of Lena Smith worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is The Case of Lena Smith good for date night?

AdultsSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Case of Lena Smith plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.