The Primrose Path
Synopsis
Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry O. Hoyt
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Baird
- Original Title
- The Primrose Path
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Arrow Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry O. Hoyt
Leah Baird
Department Leadership Roster
Harry O. Hoyt
Director
Leah Baird
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Primrose Path.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Primrose Path.
list4
openvista
Movies list for openvista software project.
Similar Titles to The Primrose Path
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
6.4
7.5
6.6
6.4
7.1
7.1
6.3
8.1
5.5
6.7
3.5
5.5
More Like The Primrose Path
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Primrose Path
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Primrose Path about?
Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.
Who directed The Primrose Path?
The Primrose Path was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
Who stars in The Primrose Path?
The principal cast of The Primrose Path includes Wallace MacDonald, Clara Bow, Arline Pretty, Stuart Holmes, Pat Moore.
When was The Primrose Path released and how long is it?
The Primrose Path was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.