Straight Is the Way
“A girl's love can make or break you!”
Synopsis
Just out of prison, Benny Horowitz tries to go straight. Things are complicated by his former girlfriend and his former gangster buddies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sloane
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Schubert
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Straight Is the Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sloane
Bernard Schubert, Dana Burnet, George Abbott
William Axt
Lucien N. Andriot
William S. Gray
Lucien Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sloane
Director
Bernard Schubert
Screenplay
William S. Gray
Editor
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Lucien Hubbard
Producer
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 Straight Is the Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Straight Is the Way about?
Just out of prison, Benny Horowitz tries to go straight. Things are complicated by his former girlfriend and his former gangster buddies.
Who directed Straight Is the Way?
Straight Is the Way was directed by Paul Sloane.
Who stars in Straight Is the Way?
The principal cast of Straight Is the Way includes Franchot Tone, May Robson, Karen Morley, Gladys George, Nat Pendleton.
When was Straight Is the Way released and how long is it?
Straight Is the Way was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Straight Is the Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straight Is the Way was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Is the Way?
Straight Is the Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).