The Valiant
Synopsis
A man condemned to execution tries to convince two women that he is not their son and brother, and that they must get on with their lives.
Top Cast
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Paul Muni
James Dyke
Marguerite Churchill
Mary Douglas
Johnny Mack Brown
Robert Ward
DeWitt Jennings
Warden Holt
Edith Yorke
Mrs. Douglas
Clifford Dempsey
Police Lieutenant
Richard Carlyle
Father Daly
Henry Kolker
Judge
Sherwood Bailey
Little Boy (uncredited)
George Chesebro
Liberty Bondsman (uncredited)
Sidney D'Albrook
Prison Guard (uncredited)
Dannie Mac Grant
Little Boy (uncredited)
Henry Hall
Harold Everett Porter (uncredited)
Barton Hepburn
Joe Douglas as a Youth (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Newspaper Printer (uncredited)
Lillian Lawrence
Spinster on Train (uncredited)
Billy O'Brien
Boy (uncredited)
Helen Parrish
Little Child on Train (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Holworthy Hall, Robert Middlemass, Tom Barry, John Hunter Booth
- Original Title
- The Valiant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Holworthy Hall, Robert Middlemass, Tom Barry, John Hunter Booth
Lucien N. Andriot, Glen MacWilliams
Jack Dennis
William K. Howard
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
William K. Howard
Producer
Jack Dennis
Editor
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Valiant
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What is The Valiant about?
A man condemned to execution tries to convince two women that he is not their son and brother, and that they must get on with their lives.
Who directed The Valiant?
The Valiant was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in The Valiant?
The principal cast of The Valiant includes Paul Muni, Marguerite Churchill, Johnny Mack Brown, DeWitt Jennings, Edith Yorke.
When was The Valiant released and how long is it?
The Valiant was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.