

The Redeeming Sin
1929-02-16 · 75 min · ★ 7.0
The Redeeming Sin (1929) is a crime drama part-talking silent film with Vitaphone music and sound effects. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and stars Dolores Costello. This film is currently a lost film.
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- Directors
- Howard Bretherton
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dolores CostelloJoan Billaire
Conrad NagelDr. Raoul de Boise
George E. StoneA Sewer Rat
Philippe De LacyPetit
Lionel BelmoreFather Colomb
Warner RichmondLupine
Nina QuarteroMitzi
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