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title: "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans"
year: 1927
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sunrise-a-song-of-two-humans-1927"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 631
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sunrise-a-song-of-two-humans-1927

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is a film first released in 1927. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Fox Film Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A farmer's love is tested when a city temptress threatens his marriage."

### Why Watch
- Praised as an artistic masterpiece
- Compelling emotional conflict
- Strong period drama and romance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Older film style may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The story explores marital tension and moral temptation, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance, artistic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: F. W. Murnau
- **Networks / Studios**: Fox Film Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George O'Brien** as *The Man (Anses)*
- **Janet Gaynor** as *The Wife (Indre)*
- **Margaret Livingston** as *The Woman from the City*
- **Bodil Rosing** as *The Maid*
- **J. Farrell MacDonald** as *The Photographer*
- **Ralph Sipperly** as *The Barber*
- **Jane Winton** as *The Manicure Girl*
- **Arthur Housman** as *The Obtrusive Gentleman*
- **Eddie Boland** as *The Obliging Gentleman*
- **Herman Bing** as *Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans released?
It premiered in the United States on November 4, 1927.

### Q: What is the film’s genre?
It is classified as a drama and romance.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows a married farmer, his wife, and a city woman who tempts him.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the plot?
A married farmer falls under the spell of a city woman who tries to convince him to murder his wife.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/631)
- [Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunrise:_A_Song_of_Two_Humans)
- [Východ slunce 81% [Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans] (1927…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/202070-vychod-slunce)
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