The Sin of Nora Moran

1933

1h 5m

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5.5/10

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Crime

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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.

Directors

Phil Goldstone

Writers

W. Maxwell Goodhue(screenplay by)

Frances Hyland(screenplay by)

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Zita Johann

John Miljan

Alan Dinehart

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Zita Johann

Nora Moran

John Miljan

Paulino

Alan Dinehart

District Attorney John Grant

Paul Cavanagh

Governor Dick Crawford

Mrs. Edith Crawford

Mrs. Watts

Father Ryan

Mr. Moran

Mrs. Moran

Nora Moran, as a Child

Joseph W. Girard

Captain of Detectives

Ann Brody

Matron

Otis Harlan

Mr. Moran

Syd Saylor

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Rolfe Sedan

Stage Manager

Directors

Phil Goldstone

Writers

W. Maxwell Goodhue(screenplay by)

Frances Hyland(screenplay by)

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7/10

Whilst certainly not the cheeriest of topics for a film, it does feature two quite nuanced performances from the eponymous Zita Johann and from B-feature regular Paul Cavanagh ("Governor"). The story centres around young "Moran" - she came up the hard way - who is now on death row for a crime we know that she did not commit. It's told by way of retrospective for the most part, as we relive the scenarios and encounters that drove the young girl to her present predicament, and using quite effective theatrical devices - especially potent in black and white - I felt quite a degree of pity and respect for the character who had a sense of integrity sadly lacking amongst her associates. The dialogue is sparing, much of the imagery does the work and at times it could pass for a decent silent film quite easily. It's only an hour, but quite an emotional one, and though I can't say I enjoyed watching it - I did appreciate it.

Geronimo196713 Jun, 2022