IMDb >
A Free Soul (1931)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsA Free Soul (1931) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 5 | slideshow) |
    |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
20 June 1931 (USA)
more
Plot:
An alcoholic lawyer who successfully defended a notorious gambler on a murder charge objects when his free-spirited daughter becomes romantically involved with him. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Alcoholic
|
Murder
|
Lawyer
|
Engagement
|
Polo Player
more
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 2 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
Norma Shearer: Proudly and Inescapably Neurotic
(From Alternative Film Guide. 28 November 2009, 1:56 PM, PST)
(From Alternative Film Guide. 28 November 2009, 1:56 PM, PST)
User Comments:
The beginning of Gable
more (25 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Norma Shearer | ... | Jan Ashe |
 | Leslie Howard | ... | Dwight Winthrop |
 | Lionel Barrymore | ... | Stephen Ashe |
| James Gleason | ... | Eddie |
 | Clark Gable | ... | Ace Wilfong |
| Lucy Beaumont | ... | Grandma Ashe |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Free Souls (USA) (working title)
more
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
93 min (Turner library print)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
USA:TV-G |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
According to the Guinness Book of World Records (2002), the movie holds the record for the longest take in a commercial film. It contains a 14-minute uninterrupted monologue by Lionel Barrymore. Since a reel of camera film only lasts 10 minutes, it was achieved by using more than one camera.
more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the emotional scene when Shearer promises to give up Gable, Barrymore's hair changes between close-ups and medium shots.
more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008) (TV)
more
Soundtrack:
By the River Sainte Marie
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (25 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for A Free Soul (1931)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Midnight Court | Special Agent K-7 | Too Much Beef | Call Northside 777 | Monte Carlo Nights |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Crime section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
"A Free Soul" made Hollywood take notice of a young actor by the name of Clark Gable.Slapping leading lady Norma Shearer around,he portrayed masculinity like no star,with the exception of perhaps Jim my Cagney, had done before him.Lionel Barrymore won the Oscar for his very good performance of the alcoholic defense lawyer. I've always found him overacting his parts but he's very believable in this movie.Norma Shearer is also very good,but still overdoes the dramatics with her silent screen acting.But she's really a stunner in the quiet parts. Leslie Howard has once again one of his thankless parts which doesn't tax his ability at all.A very enjoyable picture.