This Side of Heaven
“IT HAPPENS IN THE BEST OF FAMILIES! Flaming youth dances- while father pays the piper”
Synopsis
A family man becomes innocently involved in an embezzlement.
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Martin Turner
Fay Bainter
Francene Turner
Mae Clarke
Jane Turner
Una Merkel
Birdie
Tom Brown
Seth Turner
Mary Carlisle
Peggy Turner
Onslow Stevens
Walter
Dickie Moore
Freddie
Edward Nugent
Vance
Henry Wadsworth
Hal
C. Henry Gordon
William Barnes
Geneva Mitchell
Nurse Healy (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Doctor (uncredited)
Nell O'Day
Miss Spence - Maxwell's Secretary (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
Rev. J.A. Hayes (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwell
R.S. Sawyer (uncredited)
Mickey Daniels
Stinky Bliss (uncredited)
Richard Tucker
Henry W. Maxwell - Producer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- This Side of Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson, Zelda Sears, Eve Greene, Marjorie Bartholomew Paradis
William Axt
Harold Rosson
Frank E. Hull
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Edgar Allan Woolf
Screenplay
Florence Ryerson
Screenplay
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
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 This Side of Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Side of Heaven about?
A family man becomes innocently involved in an embezzlement.
Who directed This Side of Heaven?
This Side of Heaven was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in This Side of Heaven?
The principal cast of This Side of Heaven includes Lionel Barrymore, Fay Bainter, Mae Clarke, Una Merkel, Tom Brown.
When was This Side of Heaven released and how long is it?
This Side of Heaven was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for This Side of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Side of Heaven was composed by William Axt.
Is This Side of Heaven based on a book or true story?
This Side of Heaven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marjorie Bartholomew Paradis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Side of Heaven?
This Side of Heaven holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).