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Weary River
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Weary River

Feb 10, 1929
1h 26m
★ 5.7

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.

Genres

Drama
Romance

Production Companies

First National Pictures

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Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Jerry Larrabee

Richard Barthelmess

Betty Compson

Alice Gray

Betty Compson

William Holden

Prison Warden

William Holden

Louis Natheaux

Spadoni

Louis Natheaux

George E. Stone

Blackie

George E. Stone

Ray Turner

Elevator Boy

Ray Turner

Gladden James

Jerry's Manager

Gladden James

Ernie Adams

Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)

Ernie Adams

Brooks Benedict

Jerry's Guest (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Ruth Cherrington

Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)

Ruth Cherrington

James Conaty

Attorney at Trial (uncredited)

James Conaty

Richard Cramer

Prison Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

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