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{{short description|1931 film |
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| name = Three Who Loved |
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| image = ThreeWhoLoved.1931.jpg |
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| caption = Theatrical poster for film |
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| director = [[George Archainbaud]]<br>[[Tommy Atkins (director)|Tommy Atkins]] (assistant) |
| director = [[George Archainbaud]]<br>[[Tommy Atkins (director)|Tommy Atkins]] (assistant) |
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| editing = [[Jack Kitchin]] |
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| studio = [[RKO Radio Pictures]] |
| studio = [[RKO Radio Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|1931|7|3| |
| released = {{Film date|1931|7|3|US|ref1=<ref name=AFI>{{cite web | url=http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=1044 | title=Three Who Loved: Detail View | publisher=American Film Institute | accessdate= November 2, 2014 }}</ref>}} |
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| runtime = 64 minutes |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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Helga Larson Hanson is living in Sweden, but is engaged to the American fledgling attorney John Hanson. Hanson has Helga move to the United States, and sets her up in the same boarding house he lives in, prior to their marriage. His summons of her might be a bit premature, since once she arrives, he is too busy with his job and preparing for his bar exam, to spend much time with her. Lonely, she becomes attracted to a co-worker of Hanson's, Phil Wilson, who sees an opportunity to use Helga's loneliness to have his way with her. |
Helga Larson Hanson is living in Sweden, but is engaged to the American fledgling attorney John Hanson. Hanson has Helga move to the United States, and sets her up in the same boarding house he lives in, prior to their marriage. His summons of her might be a bit premature, since once she arrives, he is too busy with his job and preparing for his bar exam, to spend much time with her. Lonely, she becomes attracted to a co-worker of Hanson's, Phil Wilson, who sees an opportunity to use Helga's loneliness to have his way with her. |
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Hanson is oblivious to Wilson's intent, believing him to be a friend. As time goes on, their landlady, Aunt Annie, becomes suspicious of Wilson, and warns Hanson. When Hanson confronts his co-worker, of course |
Hanson is oblivious to Wilson's intent, believing him to be a friend. As time goes on, their landlady, Aunt Annie, becomes suspicious of Wilson, and warns Hanson. When Hanson confronts his co-worker, of course Wilson lies, assuring him that his interest in Helga is simply platonic. Clueless, Hanson accepts this explanation. Meanwhile Wilson continues his seduction of Helga, finally getting her to sleep with him by falsely promising to marry her. |
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Meanwhile, Hanson gets himself into some legal difficulty, when his investments go south and he loses the money he had been saving to buy a house for Helga and himself. Fearing that his loss of the money might lead to his losing Helga, he steals the balance from Wilson's drawer. When the theft is discovered, Wilson is naturally blamed, and Hanson, having learned of Helga's infidelity with Wilson, lets him be arrested for the crime. Heartbroken, Helga settles for marriage with Hanson. |
Meanwhile, Hanson gets himself into some legal difficulty, when his investments go south and he loses the money he had been saving to buy a house for Helga and himself. Fearing that his loss of the money might lead to his losing Helga, he steals the balance from Wilson's drawer. When the theft is discovered, Wilson is naturally blamed, and Hanson, having learned of Helga's infidelity with Wilson, lets him be arrested for the crime. Heartbroken, Helga settles for marriage with Hanson. |
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Years later, Wilson breaks out of prison, and goes to confront Hanson, who is now living with Helga and their young child. When |
Years later, Wilson breaks out of prison, and goes to confront Hanson, who is now living with Helga and their young child. When Hanson realizes that Helga is still in love with Wilson, he decides to own up to the crime. Before he can, however, Helga realizes that she has grown to love him. As Wilson tries to flee from their house, he is shot and killed by police. Helga begs Hanson not to confess, since there is no longer a reason to, but Hanson must clear his conscience. As he is led away, Helga vows that she will be waiting for him when he is eventually released. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*[[Betty Compson]] |
* [[Betty Compson]] as Helga Larson Hanson |
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*[[Conrad Nagel]] |
* [[Conrad Nagel]] as John Hanson |
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*[[Robert Ames (actor)|Robert Ames]] |
* [[Robert Ames (actor)|Robert Ames]] as Philip 'Phil' Wilson |
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*[[Robert Emmett O'Connor]] |
* [[Robert Emmett O'Connor]] as Police Lt. Tom Rooney |
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*[[Bodil Rosing]] |
* [[Bodil Rosing]] as "Aunt Anna" Larson |
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*[[Dickie Moore (actor)|Dickie Moore]] |
* [[Dickie Moore (actor)|Dickie Moore]] as Sonny Hanson |
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*[[Fred Santley]] |
* [[Fred Santley]] as Stock Broker Agent |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{IMDb title|0022481}} |
* {{IMDb title|0022481}} |
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* {{AFI film|1044}} |
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[[Category:1931 drama films]] |
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[[Category:American black-and-white films]] |
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[[Category:Films directed by George Archainbaud]] |
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[[Category:RKO Pictures films]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 22 December 2024
| Three Who Loved | |
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 Theatrical poster for film | |
| Directed by | George Archainbaud Tommy Atkins (assistant) |
| Screenplay by | Beulah Marie Dix[1] |
| Story by | Martin Flavin[1] |
| Produced by | William LeBaron Bertram Millhauser (associate) |
| Starring | Betty Compson Conrad Nagel Robert Ames |
| Cinematography | Nicholas Musuraca |
| Edited by | Jack Kitchin |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Three Who Loved is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by George Archainbaud from a screenplay by Beulah Marie Dix based on a story by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Martin Flavin. The film revolves around a love triangle (Betty Compson, Conrad Nagel, and Robert Ames). It was produced by RKO Pictures, which also distributed the film, releasing it on July 3, 1931.
A print of this film is held by Library of Congress.[3]
Plot
[edit]Helga Larson Hanson is living in Sweden, but is engaged to the American fledgling attorney John Hanson. Hanson has Helga move to the United States, and sets her up in the same boarding house he lives in, prior to their marriage. His summons of her might be a bit premature, since once she arrives, he is too busy with his job and preparing for his bar exam, to spend much time with her. Lonely, she becomes attracted to a co-worker of Hanson's, Phil Wilson, who sees an opportunity to use Helga's loneliness to have his way with her.
Hanson is oblivious to Wilson's intent, believing him to be a friend. As time goes on, their landlady, Aunt Annie, becomes suspicious of Wilson, and warns Hanson. When Hanson confronts his co-worker, of course Wilson lies, assuring him that his interest in Helga is simply platonic. Clueless, Hanson accepts this explanation. Meanwhile Wilson continues his seduction of Helga, finally getting her to sleep with him by falsely promising to marry her.
Meanwhile, Hanson gets himself into some legal difficulty, when his investments go south and he loses the money he had been saving to buy a house for Helga and himself. Fearing that his loss of the money might lead to his losing Helga, he steals the balance from Wilson's drawer. When the theft is discovered, Wilson is naturally blamed, and Hanson, having learned of Helga's infidelity with Wilson, lets him be arrested for the crime. Heartbroken, Helga settles for marriage with Hanson.
Years later, Wilson breaks out of prison, and goes to confront Hanson, who is now living with Helga and their young child. When Hanson realizes that Helga is still in love with Wilson, he decides to own up to the crime. Before he can, however, Helga realizes that she has grown to love him. As Wilson tries to flee from their house, he is shot and killed by police. Helga begs Hanson not to confess, since there is no longer a reason to, but Hanson must clear his conscience. As he is led away, Helga vows that she will be waiting for him when he is eventually released.
Cast
[edit]- Betty Compson as Helga Larson Hanson
- Conrad Nagel as John Hanson
- Robert Ames as Philip 'Phil' Wilson
- Robert Emmett O'Connor as Police Lt. Tom Rooney
- Bodil Rosing as "Aunt Anna" Larson
- Dickie Moore as Sonny Hanson
- Fred Santley as Stock Broker Agent
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jewell, Richard B.; Harbin, Vernon (1982). The RKO Story. New York: Arlington House. p. 37. ISBN 0-517-546566.
- ^ "Three Who Loved: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ^ Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artist Collection at The Library of Congress p.184 c.1978 by American Film Institute