Walking Back
Synopsis
After his father refuses to lend him his car, jazz age youngster Smoke Thatcher 'borrows' a neighbor's car to take Patsy, his sweetheart, to a dance. A car-fight with a rival results in the wreck of the borrowed automobile. The garage to which the car is taken for repair turns out to be a gang's hideaway and a place where stolen cars are brought and fenced.
Top Cast
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Sue Carol
Patsy Schuyler
Richard Walling
Smoke Thatcher
Robert Edeson
Edgar Thatcher
Jane Keckley
Mrs. Thatcher
Arthur Rankin
Pet Masters
James Bradbury Sr.
Gyp Schwartz
Ivan Lebedeff
Beaut Thibaut
Ray Cooke
Party Boy
Joseph Depew
Rupert Julian
Undetermined Appearance
George E. Stone
Crook
Billy Sullivan
Crook
Florence Turner
Mrs. Schuyler
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn, George Kibbe Turner
- Original Title
- Walking Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Monte M. Katterjohn, George Kibbe Turner
John J. Mescall
Rupert Julian
Bertram Millhauser
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Julian
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
Bertram Millhauser
Producer
Rupert Julian
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walking Back about?
After his father refuses to lend him his car, jazz age youngster Smoke Thatcher 'borrows' a neighbor's car to take Patsy, his sweetheart, to a dance. A car-fight with a rival results in the wreck of the borrowed automobile. The garage to which the car is taken for repair turns out to be a gang's hideaway and a place where stolen cars are brought and fenced.
Who directed Walking Back?
Walking Back was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in Walking Back?
The principal cast of Walking Back includes Sue Carol, Richard Walling, Robert Edeson, Jane Keckley, Arthur Rankin.
When was Walking Back released and how long is it?
Walking Back was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.