The Wrong Road
Synopsis
A young married couple whose plans for their life together haven't turned out as expected decide to rob the bank where the husband works of $100,000, then hide the money in a safe place and return for it after they serve out their sentences. All goes according to plan until they get out of prison, when they find that they're being trailed by an insurance investigator and the husband's old cellmate, who has decided that he wants a cut of the money.
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Richard Cromwell
Jimmy Caldwell
Helen Mack
Ruth Holden
Lionel Atwill
Mike Roberts
Horace McMahon
Blackie Clayton
Russ Powell
Chief Ira Foster
Billy Bevan
McLean
Marjorie Main
Martha Foster
Rex Evans
Victor J. Holbrook
Joseph Crehan
District Attorney
Arthur Hoyt
Beamish
Syd Saylor
Big Hobo
Chester Clute
Dan O'Fearna
Selmer Jackson
Judge
Lane Chandler
Detective (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Detective (uncredited)
Jack Perrin
Policeman (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey
Matron (uncredited)
Gordon Hart
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor, Gordon Rigby
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- The Wrong Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
Eric Taylor, Gordon Rigby
Alberto Colombo
Ernest Miller
William Morgan
Colbert Clark
Department Leadership Roster
James Cruze
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Gordon Rigby
Screenplay
Colbert Clark
Producer
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Eloise
Costume Design
William Morgan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrong Road
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What is The Wrong Road about?
A young married couple whose plans for their life together haven't turned out as expected decide to rob the bank where the husband works of $100,000, then hide the money in a safe place and return for it after they serve out their sentences. All goes according to plan until they get out of prison, when they find that they're being trailed by an insurance investigator and the husband's old cellmate, who has decided that he wants a cut of the money.
Who directed The Wrong Road?
The Wrong Road was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in The Wrong Road?
The principal cast of The Wrong Road includes Richard Cromwell, Helen Mack, Lionel Atwill, Horace McMahon, Russ Powell.
When was The Wrong Road released and how long is it?
The Wrong Road was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrong Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrong Road was composed by Alberto Colombo.