Pre Code Hollywood Season: FD Cinematheque
The Sin Of Nora Moran (1933) AKA Voice From The Grave
Director: Phil Goldstone
Cast: Zita Johann, John Miljan, Alan Dinehart, Paul Cavanagh, Claire Du Brey, Sarah Padden, Henry B Walthall, Otis Harlan, Aggie Herring, Cora Sue Collins, Ann Brody
65 min
The Sin of Nora Moran is a 1933 American film directed by Phil Goldstone. The film is also known as Voice from the Grave (American reissue title).
The painting for the movie poster was by Peruvian Alberto Vargas, who was working in the United States and later became known for his images of the “Vargas Girls.” This poster is frequently named as one of the greatest movie posters ever made.[1]
Plot summary
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 whom she loves.
Cast
- Zita Johann as Nora Moran
- John Miljan as Paulino
- Alan Dinehart as District Attorney John Grant
- Paul Cavanagh as Governor Dick Crawford
- Claire Du Brey as Mrs. Edith Crawford
- Sarah Padden as Mrs. Watts
- Henry B. Walthall as Father Ryan
- Otis Harlan as Mr. Moran
- Aggie Herring as Mrs. Moran
- Cora Sue Collins as Nora Moran, as a Child
- Joseph W. Girard as Captain of Detectives
- Ann Brody as Matron
- Rolfe Sedan as Stage Manager
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