The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)

Directed by

Phil Goldstone

Genre

drama film, crime film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 05m

Rated

NR

Rating

5.5 of 10 from 26 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A woman is executed for a murder she did not commit. The film follows her story and the events leading to her death, serving as a critique of capital punishment.

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What happens

The Sin of Nora Moran is a 1933 American pre-Code melodrama and proto-noir film directed by Phil Goldstone. It is based on the short story "Burnt Offering" by W. Maxwell Goodhue. The film is also known as Voice from the Grave (American reissue title). Since the protagonist is put to death for a crime she did not commit, some see the film as an argument against capital punishment. The painting for the movie poster is by Peruvian artist Alberto Vargas, who was working in the United States. He later became known for his images of the "Vargas Girls". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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