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Richard Barthelmess
Jerry Larrabee
Betty Compson
Alice Gray
William Holden
Prison Warden
Louis Natheaux
Spadoni
George E. Stone
Blackie
Ray Turner
Elevator Boy
Gladden James
Jerry's Manager
Ernie Adams
Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Jerry's Guest (uncredited)
Ruth Cherrington
Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)
James Conaty
Attorney at Trial (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Prison Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Edwards Davis
Prison Chaplain (uncredited)
Sally Eilers
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Jim Farley
Plainclothesman with Sergeant (uncredited)
Sherry Hall
Prison Phone Operator (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Prison Photographer (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King, Courtney Ryley Cooper, Grant Clarke
- Original Score
- Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- Weary River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Bradley King, Courtney Ryley Cooper, Grant Clarke
Louis Silvers
Ernest Haller
James Gibbon, Edward Schroeder
Frank Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Bradley King
Writer
Frank Lloyd
Producer
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Edward Schroeder
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weary River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Weary River about?
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.
Who directed Weary River?
Weary River was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Weary River?
The principal cast of Weary River includes Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, William Holden, Louis Natheaux, George E. Stone.
When was Weary River released and how long is it?
Weary River was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Weary River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Weary River was composed by Louis Silvers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Weary River?
Weary River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).