Street Scene(1931)
“The simple story of LIFE through the window pane of the house across the street.”
Overview
The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.
Director
King Vidor
Studio
Feature Productions
Budget
$584K
Cast
Sylvia Sidney
as Rose Maurrant
William Collier Jr.
as Sam Kaplan
Estelle Taylor
as Mrs. Anna Maurrant
Beulah Bondi
as Emma Jones
David Landau
as Mr. Frank Maurrant
Matt McHugh
as Vincent Jones
Russell Hopton
as Steve Sankey
Greta Granstedt
as Mae Jones
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
as Marguerite 'Greta' Fiorentino
John Qualen
as Karl Olsen (as John M. Qualen)
Allen Fox
as Dick McGann (as Allan Fox)
Nora Cecil
as Alice Simpson - Welfare Worker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1931
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$584K
Production Companies
Feature Productions • Samuel Goldwyn Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Street Scene?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Street Scene (1931).
What is Street Scene about?▼
The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.
Who directed Street Scene?▼
Street Scene was directed by King Vidor and released in 1931. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Street Scene?▼
Street Scene has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
Who stars in Street Scene?▼
The cast of Street Scene includes Sylvia Sidney as Rose Maurrant, William Collier Jr. as Sam Kaplan, Estelle Taylor as Mrs. Anna Maurrant, Beulah Bondi as Emma Jones, David Landau as Mr. Frank Maurrant and more.
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