| A Free Soul | |
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| Directed by | Clarence Brown |
| Written by | Dialogue continuity by John Meehan Adaptation by Becky Gardiner[1] Uncredited: Philip Dunning Dorothy Farnum John Lynch |
| Based on | A Free Soul (1927 novel) by Adela Rogers St. Johns A Free Soul (1928 play) by Willard Mack (uncredited)[1] |
| Produced by | Clarence Brown Irving Thalberg (uncredited) |
| Starring | Norma Shearer |
| Cinematography | William Daniels |
| Edited by | Hugh Wynn |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Loew's Inc. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $529,000[2] |
| Box office | $1.4 million [2] |
A Free Soul is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Clarence Brown and starring Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, Lionel Barrymore and Clark Gable.[3][4][5][6][7]
A Free Soul became famous for Barrymore's climactic courtroom monologue, and he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance.[8] Gable made such an impression in the role of a gangster who bullies Shearer that he was catapulted from supporting player to leading man.[1]
- ^ a b c "A Free Soul". American Film Institute. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ a b The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
- ^ Norma Shearer, "Free Soul," at Loews (The Reading Eagle, July 3, 1931, p. 10)
- ^ "AMUSEMENTS / Norma Shearer, Loews, Stars in "A Free Soul" (The Reading Eagle, July 4, 1931, p. 10)
- ^ "Norma Shearer in "A Free Soul," Loews (The Reading Eagle, July 5, 1931, p. 10) includes photo of Lionel Barrymore and Norma Shearer
- ^ "Fox California Has Norma Shearer Film" (Berkeley Daily Gazette, July 20, 1931, p. three) includes sketched reproduction of Norma Shearer's face
- ^ ""Every Word they told You is True" This is Norma Shearer's Best! / "A FREE SOUL"" (The Florence Times-News, August 10, 1931, p. three) includes photographs of Norma Shearer and other stories about the film and her career
- ^ "A Free Soul". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved March 5, 2014.