Stolen Heaven (1931 film)

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Stolen Heaven
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Directed by George Abbott
Written by George W. Hill (screenwriter)
George Abbott (screenwriter)
Starring Nancy Carroll
Phillips Holmes
Louis Calhern
Cinematography George J. Folsey
Edited by Emma Hill
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • February 21, 1931 (1931-02-21)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Stolen Heaven is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by George Abbott and starring Nancy Carroll, Phillips Holmes, and Louis Calhern. It was released on February 21, 1931, by Paramount Pictures.

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Plot

Mary, a girl of the streets, and Joe, a young thief, rob twenty thousand dollars and decide to spend all the money and then commit suicide. But Joe's conscience speaks louder and he confesses the crime. He goes to prison knowing that Mary will wait for him.

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