My Sin


1h 20m 1931

Film Details

Also Known As
Her Past
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
Oct 3, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Paramount Publix Corp.
Distribution Company
Paramount Publix Corp.
Country
United States
Location
Long Island--Astoria, New York, United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Her Past by Frederick Jackson (London, Jan 1929).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
8 reels

Synopsis

In Panama, notorious nightclub hostess Carlotta kills a man in self-defense and is arrested for murder. Defending her at her trial is Dick Grady, a lawyer who has wasted his talent on alcohol. When he proves Carlotta's innocence, however, he regains respect and employment. Dick goes to Carlotta's apartment to thank her, and arrives just in time to keep her from committing suicide. He agrees that while the persona of Carlotta must die, the woman inside must go on and start anew. Loaning her his advance money, Carlotta and Dick create a new identity for her as "Ann Trevor," and she moves to New York. Through various letters and repayment checks, Dick learns that Carlotta is happy and successful and falls in love with her. He relocates to New York, where Carlotta is employed as an interior decorator and is engaged to wealthy Larry Gordon. Carlotta is happy to see Dick again, but is dismayed to learn that he is in love with her. Dick believes she is deceiving Larry because she does not intend to tell him of her past. Carlotta is introduced to Larry's family and discovers that Larry's uncle is Roger Metcalf, Dick's employer from Panama. Dick visits at the same time and tells Carlotta's story, but informs them that Carlotta "killed" herself. Unable to conceal the truth any longer, Carlotta confesses her past, and although Larry and his mother try to be understanding, the engagement is broken. One year later, Carlotta is assigned to decorate the house that Larry originally bought for their marriage and finds that Dick has purchased it. Carlotta finally admits her love for Dick, and after accepting his marriage proposal, they enter their new home together.

Film Details

Also Known As
Her Past
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
Oct 3, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Paramount Publix Corp.
Distribution Company
Paramount Publix Corp.
Country
United States
Location
Long Island--Astoria, New York, United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Her Past by Frederick Jackson (London, Jan 1929).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
8 reels

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Notes

The pre-production title of this film was Her Past. In her autobiography, Tallulah Bankhead notes that the film was banned in Argentina because the Minister from Panama felt it reflected poorly on his country.