An American Tragedy

In this haunting pre-Code drama, a social climber's lust for luxury and status leads to a tragic downfall of love, shame, and murder. Based on Theodore Dreiser's 1925 novel An American Tragedy, the film tells the shocking true story of Clyde Griffiths, a bellhop who seduces a debutante and a pregnant factory worker, ultimately committing the heinous crime that will change his life forever. As the nation watches in horror, Clyde's trial unfolds with devastating consequences, exposing the darker side of human nature.