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Weary River (1929)

February 10, 1929 (US) Drama, Romance • 86m

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.

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William Holden
William Holden

Prison Warden

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
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
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)

Louis Mercier
Louis Mercier

Friend at Barney's (uncredited)

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Robert Emmett O'Connor

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Virginia Sale
Virginia Sale

Noisy Lady in Audience (uncredited)

Randolph Scott
Randolph Scott

Audience Member (0:56) (uncredited)

Harry Semels
Harry Semels

Telephone Informer / Friend at Barney's (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan
Charles Sullivan

Friend at Barney's (uncredited)

Blue Washington
Blue Washington

Prisoner in Bathtub (uncredited)

Crew


Reviews

CinemaSerf

⭐ 6/10

June 6, 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 lo… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

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