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Release Year1926
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes3
DirectorMalcolm St. Clair
WritersJames Ashmore Creelman, Monta Bell
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.3 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Popular Sin
About The Popular Sin
Philandering husband George Montfort purchases railroad tickets for a weekend tryst in the mountains with his latest paramour. When his wife Yvonne finds the tickets, George hastily explains that they were bought as an anniversary present for her. Yvonne doesn't believe George, but she decides to use her ticket anyway, while George remains behind in Paris on "business."
Directed by Malcolm St. Clair, The Popular Sin leans on a strong ensemble — Florence Vidor, Clive Brook, Greta Nissen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1926.
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