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A Free Soul
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A Free Soul

1931-06-02 · 93 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Romance

An alcoholic lawyer who successfully defended a notorious gambler on a murder charge objects when his free-spirited daughter becomes romantically involved with him.

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Directors
Clarence Brown
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Norma ShearerNorma ShearerJan Ashe
Leslie HowardLeslie HowardDwight Winthrop
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreStephen Ashe
Clark GableClark GableAce Wilfong
James GleasonJames GleasonEddie
Lucy BeaumontLucy BeaumontGrandma Ashe
Roscoe AtesRoscoe AtesMan Shot at in Men's Room (uncredited)
Ann BrodyAnn BrodyHamburger Saleslady (uncredited)
Edward BrophyEdward BrophySlouch (uncredited)
James DonlanJames DonlanReporter (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersBirthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Francis FordFrancis FordSkid Row Drunk (uncredited)
George IrvingGeorge IrvingDefense Attorney Johnson (uncredited)
Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaintJudge (uncredited)
Sam McDanielSam McDanielCasino Valet (uncredited)
Frank SheridanFrank SheridanProsecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersCasino Official Ed (uncredited)
Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleDrug Store Proprietor (uncredited)
E. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenAce's Butler Bottomley (uncredited)

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