Way Back Home
“Idol of 10,000,000 Radio Fans...NOW ON THE SCREEN! In a Teeming, Action-Packed Melodrama of Human Emotions!”
Synopsis
A rural Maine farmer fights for custody of the boy who he's raised as his own.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Phillips Lord
Seth Parker
Effie Palmer
Mrs. Parker
Frank Albertson
David Clark
Bette Davis
Mary Lucy Duffy
Frankie Darro
Robbie
Dorothy Peterson
Rose Clark
Stanley Fields
Rufe Turner
Oscar Apfel
Wobbling Duffy
Sophia M. Lord
Lizzie
Bennett Kilpack
Cephus
Raymond Hunter
Captain Bang
Wade Boteler
Income Tax Man (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Station Master (uncredited)
Lon Poff
Constable (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Murfin
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Way Back Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Jane Murfin
Max Steiner
J. Roy Hunt
Arthur Roberts
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Jane Murfin
Screenplay
Max Rée
Costume Design
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
William LeBaron
Producer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Arthur Roberts
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Way Back Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Way Back Home about?
A rural Maine farmer fights for custody of the boy who he's raised as his own.
Who directed Way Back Home?
Way Back Home was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Way Back Home?
The principal cast of Way Back Home includes Phillips Lord, Effie Palmer, Frank Albertson, Bette Davis, Frankie Darro.
When was Way Back Home released and how long is it?
Way Back Home was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Way Back Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Way Back Home was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Way Back Home?
Way Back Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).