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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Cummins, Tristram Tupper, Philip Klein, John Hunter Booth
- Original Score
- Maurice Baron
- Original Title
- The River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Dwight Cummins, Tristram Tupper, Philip Klein, John Hunter Booth
Maurice Baron
Ernest Palmer
Barney Wolf
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Dwight Cummins
Writer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
William Fox
Producer
Philip Klein
Writer
Maurice Baron
Original Music Composer
Barney Wolf
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The River.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River about?
Passion carried an innocent boy and a worldly woman beyond the barriers of conscience.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The River?
The principal cast of The River includes Charles Farrell, Mary Duncan, Ivan Linow, Margaret Mann, Alfred Sabato.
When was The River released and how long is it?
The River was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River was composed by Maurice Baron.
Is The River based on a book or true story?
The River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tristram Tupper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River?
The River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).