Weary River

1929

1h 26m

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5.7/10

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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.

Directors

Frank Lloyd

Writers

Bradley King(writer by)

Courtney Ryley Cooper(story by)

Stars

Richard Barthelmess

Betty Compson

William Holden

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Top cast

Jerry Larrabee

Alice Gray

Prison Warden

Spadoni

Blackie

Elevator Boy

Jerry's Manager

Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Jerry's Guest (uncredited)

Ruth Cherrington

Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)

James Conaty

Attorney at Trial (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

Prison Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Edwards Davis

Prison Chaplain (uncredited)

Sally Eilers

Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)

Jim Farley

Plainclothesman with Sergeant (uncredited)

Sherry Hall

Prison Phone Operator (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

Prison Photographer (uncredited)

Pat Harmon

Bartender (uncredited)

Directors

Frank Lloyd

Writers

Bradley King(writer by)

Courtney Ryley Cooper(story by)

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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 abandoned him, before a timely intervention from both her and his erstwhile custodian prove fateful. This is essentially an opportunity for the charming Bathelmess to demonstrate his skills as a talker - his efforts are competent and his charisma from silent days undiminished. The story is a bit basic, though, and there is something just a bit too sentimental about this hybrid crime romance. The title song is sung (by jobbing songster Johnny Murray) just once to often - it's a bit more lie "Dreary River", but the film's is still a decently paced and enjoyable watch.

Geronimo196706 Jun, 2022