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Weary River
Weary River
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  2. Weary River

Weary River

1929
1h 26m
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1929

Runtime

1h 26m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

A gangster is put in prison, but finds salvation through music while serving his time. Again on the outside, he finds success elusive and temptations abound.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Feb 10, 1929
Languages
English
Director
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd
Production
First National Pictures
First National Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

27 Cast Members

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Jerry Larrabee

Betty Compson

Betty Compson

Alice Gray

William Holden

William Holden

Prison Warden

Louis Natheaux

Louis Natheaux

Spadoni

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Blackie

Ray Turner

Ray Turner

Elevator Boy

Gladden James

Gladden James

Jerry's Manager

Ernie Adams

Ernie Adams

Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Jerry's Guest (uncredited)

Ruth Cherrington

Ruth Cherrington

Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)

James Conaty

Attorney at Trial (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

Richard Cramer

Prison Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Edwards Davis

Edwards Davis

Prison Chaplain (uncredited)

Sally Eilers

Sally Eilers

Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)

Jim Farley

Jim Farley

Plainclothesman with Sergeant (uncredited)

Sherry Hall

Prison Phone Operator (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton

Prison Photographer (uncredited)

Pat Harmon

Pat Harmon

Bartender (uncredited)

Ernest Hilliard

Ernest Hilliard

Literary Club Host (uncredited)

Bob Kortman

Bob Kortman

Prison Guard (uncredited)

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