An early talkie that was made very much in the style of a silent film, which is sadly very distracting. The dialogue is thin, very predictable and overly dramatic. The story drags on with one scene following predictably after another. One can see why John Gilbert fell out of favour after such a performance, even if not his fault.
Redemption (1930)
In Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya, a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer, falls in love with and marries Lisa, his friend Victor's fiancée. Fedya quickly tires of domestic life and resumes his profligate ways, drinking and gambling away his family's fortune. Lisa refuses to leave him despite his deplorable ways, so he takes drastic measures to ensure that she will no longer be harmed by his actions and reputation.
Top Cast
John Gilbert
Fedya Protasoff
Renée Adorée
Masha
Conrad Nagel
Victor Karenin
Eleanor Boardman
Lisa Protasoff
Claire McDowell
Anna Pavlovna
Nigel De Brulier
Petushkov
Tully Marshall
Artimiev
Mack Swain
Magistrate
Erville Alderson
Bearded Mariner in Cafe
Sidney Bracey
Waiter
Richard Alexander
Policeman
Geraldine Dvorak
Anna Pavlovna's Maid
Stanley Blystone
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lena Malena
Gypsy (uncredited)
Kit Wain
Boy (uncredited)
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What is Redemption about?
In Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya, a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer, falls in love with and marries Lisa, his friend Victor's fiancée. Fedya quickly tires of domestic life and resumes his profligate ways, drinking and gambling away his family's fortune. Lisa refuses to…
When was Redemption released?
Redemption was released in 1930.
What genres does Redemption belong to?
Redemption is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Redemption?
The cast of Redemption includes John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Boardman, Claire McDowell.