Unashamed (film)

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Unashamed
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Twelvetrees and Young
Directed by Harry Beaumont
Screenplay by Bayard Veiller
Starring Helen Twelvetrees
Robert Young
Lewis Stone
Jean Hersholt
John Miljan
Monroe Owsley
Cinematography Norbert Brodine
Edited by William S. Gray
Production
company
Distributed by Loew's Inc.
Release date
  • July 2, 1932 (1932-07-02)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unashamed is a 1932 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Harry Beaumont, written by Bayard Veiller and starring Helen Twelvetrees, Robert Young, Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, John Miljan and Monroe Owsley. It was released on July 2, 1932 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. [1] [2] [3]

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The film, as well as the same year's Two Against the World , is based on a Philadelphia society "honor killing" committed by Eddie Allen. [4]

Plot

Cast

Reception

Toronto's The Globe noted that the film "wove many new and modern angles into a strange gripping story." [5]

The Spokesman-Review noted that Twelvetrees was given "a role that fits her well" after "ups and downs," and "the result is a picture of good entertainment value. Young is also a capable actor and gives Miss Twelvetrees adequate support." [6]

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References

  1. "Unashamed (1932) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  2. "Unashamed". TV Guide. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  3. "Movie Review - Unashamed - Honor Avenged. - NYTimes.com". The New York Times . Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  4. "Real-Life Society 'Honor Slaying' Inspires Two 1932 Films". January 14, 2015.
  5. "Coming attractions: Coming to Loew's tomorrow". The Globe. Toronto. July 28, 1932. p. 8.
  6. "Actress given role to suit". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane WA. December 15, 1932. p. 5.