Half Way to Heaven
“"Young America's Boy-Friend" as you like him!”
Synopsis
A trapeze artist causes the death of another over their mutual love of a girl. When a new artist joins the troupe and falls in love with her, she must protect him from her ex-lover's jealous rage.
Top Cast
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Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Ned Lee
Jean Arthur
Greta Nelson
Paul Lukas
Nick Pogli
Helen Ware
Madame Elsie
Oscar Apfel
Circus Manager
Edna West
Mrs. Lee
Irving Bacon
Slim
Michael Stuart
Eric Lee
Al Hill
Blackie
Lucille Williams
Doris
Richard K. French
Klein
Freddy Anderson
Tony
Ford West
Stationmaster
Guy Oliver
Farmer at Railroad Station
Stanley Taylor
Minor Role
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Abbott
- Screenplay & Story
- George Abbott, Henry Leyford Gates
- Original Title
- Half Way to Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Abbott
George Abbott, Henry Leyford Gates
Alfred Gilks
Department Leadership Roster
George Abbott
Director
George Abbott
Writer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Way to Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half Way to Heaven about?
A trapeze artist causes the death of another over their mutual love of a girl. When a new artist joins the troupe and falls in love with her, she must protect him from her ex-lover's jealous rage.
Who directed Half Way to Heaven?
Half Way to Heaven was directed by George Abbott.
Who stars in Half Way to Heaven?
The principal cast of Half Way to Heaven includes Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Jean Arthur, Paul Lukas, Helen Ware, Oscar Apfel.
When was Half Way to Heaven released and how long is it?
Half Way to Heaven was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Half Way to Heaven based on a book or true story?
Half Way to Heaven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Leyford Gates".