The People vs. Nancy Preston
“"A vivid melodrama of underworld life."”
Synopsis
After her ex-convict husband Bill is killed in a bank robbery, Nancy Preston and her young son Bubsy are protected by Mike Horgan, a former friend from Sing Sing. Mike is wrongfully jailed, and Nancy—falsely accused of murdering a criminal fence who tried to abuse her—goes on the run. Mike breaks out of prison to join Nancy in a small town where he practices medicine under his real name, Stafford. When a persistent detective tracks them down, he falls ill, gets nursed back to health by the pair, has a change of heart, and proves Nancy's innocence so she and Mike can marry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- John A. Moroso, Marion Orth
- Original Title
- The People vs. Nancy Preston
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Forman
John A. Moroso, Marion Orth
Ralph Dixon
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Forman
Director
John A. Moroso
Writer
Marion Orth
Writer
Ralph Dixon
Editor
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What is The People vs. Nancy Preston about?
After her ex-convict husband Bill is killed in a bank robbery, Nancy Preston and her young son Bubsy are protected by Mike Horgan, a former friend from Sing Sing. Mike is wrongfully jailed, and Nancy—falsely accused of murdering a criminal fence who tried to abuse her—goes on the run. Mike breaks out of prison to join Nancy in a small town where he practices medicine under his real name, Stafford. When a persistent detective tracks them down, he falls ill, gets nursed back to health by the pair, has a change of heart, and proves Nancy's innocence so she and Mike can marry.
Who directed The People vs. Nancy Preston?
The People vs. Nancy Preston was directed by Tom Forman.
Who stars in The People vs. Nancy Preston?
The principal cast of The People vs. Nancy Preston includes Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Frankie Darro, David Butler, William V. Mong.
When was The People vs. Nancy Preston released and how long is it?
The People vs. Nancy Preston was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.