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Street Scene

1931

The simple story of LIFE through the window pane of the house across the street.

  • King Vidor
  • 1h 18m
  • September 5, 1931 · United States of America

Overview

The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 5, 1931
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
King Vidor
Budget
$584,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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