Unashamed is a 1932 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Harry Beaumont, written by Bayard Veiller and starring Helen Twelvetrees, Robert Young, Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, John Miljan and Monroe Owsley. It was released on July 2, 1932, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
The film, as well as the same year's Two Against the World, is based on a Philadelphia society "honor killing" committed by Eddie Allen.
Plot
Cast Helen Twelvetrees as Joan Ogden Robert Young as Dick Ogden Lewis Stone as Henry Trask Jean Hersholt as Heinrich Schmidt John Miljan as District Attorney Harris Monroe Owsley as Harry Swift Robert Warwick as Mr. Ogden Gertrude Michael as Marjorie Wilfrid North as Judge Ambrose Thomas E. Jackson as Captain Timothy Riorden Louise Beavers as Amanda Jones Herman Bing as Hans (unaccredited)
Reception Toronto's The Globe noted that the film "wove many new and modern angles into a strange gripping story."
The Spokesman-Review noted that Twelvetrees was given "a role that fits her well" after "ups and downs," and "the result is a picture of good entertainment value. Young is also a capable actor and gives Miss Twelvetrees adequate support."
References
External links
"Honor slaying inspires 1932 movies", immortalephemera.com Unashamed (film profile #1) via google.com Unashamed (film profile #2) via google.com