Anna Christie (1930)
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Old sailor Chris Christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter Anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in Minnesota. He has not seen her since, but believes her to be a decent and respectably employed young woman. When Anna arrives, however, it is clear that she has lived a hard life in the dregs of society, and that much of spirit has been extinguished. She falls in love with a young sailor rescued at sea by her father, but dreads to reveal to him the truth of her past. Both father and young man are deluded about her background, yet Anna cannot quite bring herself to allow them to remain deluded.
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| Original title | Anna Christie |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 21, 1930 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on play or musical, sailor, prostitute, pre-code |
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What is Anna Christie about?
Old sailor Chris Christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter Anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in Minnesota. He has not seen her since, but believes her to be a decent and respectably employed young woman. When Anna arrives, however, it is clear that she has lived a hard life in the dregs of society, and that much of spirit has been extinguished. She falls in love with a young sailor rescued at sea by her father, but dreads to reveal to him the truth of her past. Both father and young man are deluded about her background, yet Anna cannot quite bring herself to allow them to remain deluded.
When was Anna Christie released?
Anna Christie was released on Feb 21, 1930 (status: Released).
Who directed Anna Christie?
Clarence Brown directed Anna Christie.
What is the TMDB rating of Anna Christie?
Anna Christie has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 from 58 votes.