The Sin of Nora Moran

12/13/19331h 5m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ A MAJESTIC PICTURE which proudly leads the outstanding screen attractions of 1934 ~

Overview:

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.

Director:

Phil Goldstone

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

death penalty
governor
circus
self-defense
flashback
rape victim
lucid dreaming
district attorney
pre-code
dark past
told in flashback
dream logic
dreamlife
political scandal
innocent woman
murder case
innocent person executed
noble sacrifice
death row inmate

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

Harvey Clark

~ as ~

Mr. Moran

Aggie Herring

~ as ~

Mrs. Moran

Cora Sue Collins

~ as ~

Nora Moran, as a Child

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Reviews (2)

JPV852
Written 5 year(s) ago
7
Decent enough drama with a good performance from Zita Johann, though that poster is more evocative than the movie itself, but still an okay story. 3.5/5
CinemaSerf
Written 3 year(s) ago
7
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.