An American Tragedy 1931

This adaption of Theodore Dreiser''s 1925 novel follows an ambitious young man who sees his chance at a better life threatened by his workin class gilfrend''s unexpected pregnancy. In contrast to George Stevens''1951 remake "A Place in the Sun" our sympathies lie with Sylvia Sidney, who is both innocently sweet and uncompromisingly tough in her rol eas the doomed lover.

Cinematic Reflections
Santa Esmeralda - Don''t Let Me Be Misunderstood
The Animals Please Don''t Let Me Be Misunderstood W/ Lyrics