Movie

Confession

“HEARTBREAK written in blood and tears!”

★ 6.2(18)19371h 27m

Crime Drama

IMDb

Confession is streaming on TCM in United States. Availability checked 25 June 2026.

Where to watch Confession

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Good to know

Director: Joe May
Release date: 1937-08-19
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Confession

Confession is a 1937 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Joe May, starring Kay Francis, Ian Hunter and Basil Rathbone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Confession in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.

Cast

Kay Francis

Vera Kowalska

Ian Hunter

Leonide Kirow

Basil Rathbone

Michael Michailow

Jane Bryan

Lisa Koslov

Donald Crisp

Presiding Judge

Mary Maguire

Hildegard

Dorothy Peterson

Mrs. Koslov

Laura Hope Crews

Stella

Robert Barrat

Prosecuting Attorney

Ben Welden

Defense Attorney

Veda Ann Borg

Xenia

Joan Valerie

Wanda

Themes & keywords

courtself sacrificeseductionbased on true storywomanizerremakemurderintoxicationopera singertold in flashbackconcert pianistruined lifecabaret singermurder casemother daughter relationship