The Right of Way
Synopsis
Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his airs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia. He starts life afresh and is happy, until the return of his memory sends him back to resolve his old involvements.
Top Cast
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Conrad Nagel
Charley 'Beauty' Steele
Loretta Young
Rosalie Evantural
Fred Kohler
Joseph Portugais
William Janney
Billy Wantage
Snitz Edwards
Luis Trudel
George C. Pearce
The Cure
Halliwell Hobbes
The Siegneur
Olive Tell
Kathleen
Brandon Hurst
Crown Attorney
Harry Cording
Rouge's Henchman
Yola d'Avril
Suzette
Emmett King
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Edward Faragoh
- Original Score
- Rex Dunn, Alois Reiser
- Original Title
- The Right of Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Francis Edward Faragoh, Gilbert Parker
Rex Dunn, Alois Reiser
John F. Seitz
Terry O. Morse
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Parker
Writer
Terry O. Morse
Editor
Frank Lloyd
Director
Francis Edward Faragoh
Screenplay
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right of Way
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What is The Right of Way about?
Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his airs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia. He starts life afresh and is happy, until the return of his memory sends him back to resolve his old involvements.
Who directed The Right of Way?
The Right of Way was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Right of Way?
The principal cast of The Right of Way includes Conrad Nagel, Loretta Young, Fred Kohler, William Janney, Snitz Edwards.
When was The Right of Way released and how long is it?
The Right of Way was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Right of Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Right of Way was composed by Rex Dunn, Alois Reiser.