Susan and God

Susan and God
theatrical release poster
Directed byGeorge Cukor
Screenplay byAnita Loos
Based onSusan and God
1937 play
by Rachel Crothers[1]
Produced byHunt Stromberg
StarringJoan Crawford
Fredric March
CinematographyRobert H. Planck
Edited byWilliam H. Terhune
Music byHerbert Stothart
Production
company
Distributed byLoew's Inc.
Release date
  • June 7, 1940 (1940-06-07) (US)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,103,000[2]
Box office$1,096,000[2]

Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. The supporting cast features Rita Hayworth and Nigel Bruce.

The film follows the story of a society matron whose newfound religious fervor changes the relationships around her.

  1. ^ Hunka, George (27 June 2006). "'Susan and God': An Up-to-Date Take on Religion and the Wealthy". The New York Times.
  2. ^ a b The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.