

Susan Lenox
1931-10-10 · 76 min · ★ 6.1
A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.
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- Directors
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Greta GarboHelga, aka Susan Lenox
Clark GableRodney Spencer
Jean HersholtKarl Ohlin
John MiljanWayne Burlingham
Alan HaleJeb Mondstrum
Hale HamiltonMike Kelly
Hilda VaughnAstrid Ohlin
Russell SimpsonDoctor
Cecil CunninghamMadame Panoramia aka Pansy
Ian KeithRobert Lane
Rose DioneFrench Hostess at Paradise Club (uncredited)
Bess FlowersDinner Guest (uncredited)
Eddie Kane'Freddy' Friedman (uncredited)
Marjorie KingVera (uncredited)
Pat MoriarityIrish Construction Worker (uncredited)
Larry SteersNew Year's Eve Escort (uncredited)
Theodore von EltzKemper (uncredited)
Nella WalkerDinner Guest (uncredited)
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