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Weary River( 1929)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Richard Barthelmess

      Jerry Larrabee

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      Betty Compson

      Alice Gray

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      William Holden

      Prison Warden

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      Louis Natheaux

      Spadoni

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      George E. Stone

      Blackie

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      Ray Turner

      Elevator Boy

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      Gladden James

      Jerry's Manager

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      Ernie Adams

      Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)

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      Brooks Benedict

      Jerry's Guest (uncredited)

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      Ruth Cherrington

      Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)

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      James Conaty

      Attorney at Trial (uncredited)

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      Richard Cramer

      Prison Radio Announcer (uncredited)

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      Edwards Davis

      Prison Chaplain (uncredited)

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      Sally Eilers

      Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)

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      Jim Farley

      Plainclothesman with Sergeant (uncredited)

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      Sherry Hall

      Prison Phone Operator (uncredited)

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      Chuck Hamilton

      Prison Photographer (uncredited)

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      Pat Harmon

      Bartender (uncredited)

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      Ernest Hilliard

      Literary Club Host (uncredited)

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      Bob Kortman

      Prison Guard (uncredited)

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      Louis Mercier

      Friend at Barney's (uncredited)

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      Robert Emmett O'Connor

      Police Sergeant (uncredited)

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      Virginia Sale

      Noisy Lady in Audience (uncredited)

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      Randolph Scott

      Audience Member (0:56) (uncredited)

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      Harry Semels

      Telephone Informer / Friend at Barney's (uncredited)

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      Charles Sullivan

      Friend at Barney's (uncredited)

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      Blue Washington

      Prisoner in Bathtub (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 06 2022
    Gangster "Jerry" (Richard Barthelmess) is finally apprehended by the cops and put in prison under the care of warden William Holden. The latter character is determined to try and help his charge and so keeps his gal "Alice" (Betty Compson) from visiting whilst the young man discovers that music might just be a source to his character redemption. Pretty soon, he is a bit of a singing sensation on the wireless and when he is released, things are looking positive. Of course, when free, the temptations and risks from his former life raise their head - as does "Alice", whom he wrongly assumed had ab...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • prison
    • shootout
    • warden