Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927
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Synopsis
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Key facts
Cast
George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston, Bodil Rosing, J. Farrell MacDonald, Ralph Sipperly, Jane Winton, Arthur Housman
Original language
English
First release
November 4, 1927 (United States)
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Based on
The Excursion to Tilsit
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Filming locations
Mexico
Crew
Screenplay
Carl Mayer
Producer
William Fox
Cinematography
Charles Rosher, Karl Struss
Editing
Harold D. Schuster
Music
Hugo Riesenfeld
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Alternate title | A Song of Two Humans | |
| Alternate title | L'Aurore | |
| Alternate title | Sunrise : A Story of Two Humans |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Sunrise: A Song Of Two Humans (new score, 2017) | 1 release, 2017: Country Club Records |
| CD | L'Aurore (2004) | 1 release, 2004: Carlotta Films |
| CD | Sunrise: A Song Of Two Humans (new score, 2017) | 1 release, 2017: Country Club Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | November 4, 1927 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 17, 1927 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 28, 1927 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 1, 1928 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | January 12, 1928 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 21, 1928 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 31, 1928 |
| Theatrical | France | October 11, 1928 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 4, 1928 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 14, 1929 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 4, 1929 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | May 10, 1965 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | June 22, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Spain | July 27, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 30, 1997 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | France | November 24, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 20, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | May 5, 2011 |
| Television | Poland | December 29, 2022 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | U |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | November 29, 2007 |
| Home video | Brazil | December 3, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | F. W. Murnau |
| Cast | George O'Brien (The Man), Janet Gaynor (The Wife), Margaret Livingston (The Woman from the City), Bodil Rosing (The Maid), J. Farrell MacDonald (The Photographer), Ralph Sipperly (The Barber), Jane Winton (The Manicure Girl), Arthur Housman (The Obtrusive Gentleman), Eddie Boland (The Obliging Gentleman), Herman Bing (Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)), Sidney Bracey (Dance Hall Manager (uncredited)), Gino Corrado (Manager of Hair Salon (uncredited)), Vondell Darr (Little Girl (uncredited)), Sally Eilers (Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)), Gibson Gowland (Angry Driver (uncredited)), Fletcher Henderson (Performer - Song: 'Tozo' (uncredited)), Leon Janney (Boy (uncredited)), Thomas Jefferson (Old Seaman (uncredited)), Bob Kortman (Villager (uncredited)), F. W. Murnau (Dancer (uncredited)), Barry Norton (Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)), Robert Parrish (Boy (uncredited)), Sally Phipps (Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)), Tempe Pigott (Flower Seller (uncredited)), Harry Semels (Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)), Phillips Smalley (Head Waiter (uncredited)), Leo White (Barber (uncredited)), Clarence Wilson (Money Lender (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Carl Mayer |
| Producer | William Fox |
| Cinematography | Charles Rosher, Karl Struss |
| Editing | Harold D. Schuster |
| Music | Hugo Riesenfeld |
| Visual effects | Frank D. Williams |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
