The River of Romance
“AN IDYLL OF THE SOUTH WITH A SPARKLING MUSICAL SCORE OF PLANTATION MELODIES AND ROMANTIC LOVE BALLADS”
Synopsis
Mississippi, 1830's. Tom Rumsford comes back to Magnolia Landing, his parents'estate. Having been brought up in the North by Quaker relatives, he just hates violence and accordingly refuses a duel. As this is the only way in the South to settle a dispute between gentlemen, Tom's father is so infuriated by his behavior that Tom has no other choice but leave. Away from Magnolia Landing, Tom learns bravery and returns seven years later as "the notorious Colonel Blake", the terror of the Lower Mississippi.
Top Cast
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Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Tom Rumford
Mary Brian
Lucy Jeffers
June Collyer
Elvira Jeffers
Henry B. Walthall
General Jeff Rumford
Wallace Beery
General Orlando Jackson
Fred Kohler
Captain Blackie
Natalie Kingston
Mexico
Walter McGrail
Major Patterson
Anderson Lawler
Joe Patterson
Percy Haswell
Madame Rumford
George H. Reed
Rumbo
Frank Brownlee
Card Player
Virginia Bruce
Southern Belle
Frank Melton
One of Elvira's Admirers
Virginia Beauchamp
Effie
Jean Douglas
Katherine Hoffman
Ada Ince
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Doherty, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- The River of Romance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Ethel Doherty, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Dan Totheroh, John V.A. Weaver, Booth Tarkington
Karl Hajos
Alyson Shaffer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Ethel Doherty
Writer
Alyson Shaffer
Editor
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Ethel Doherty
Screenplay
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River of Romance
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What is The River of Romance about?
Mississippi, 1830's. Tom Rumsford comes back to Magnolia Landing, his parents'estate. Having been brought up in the North by Quaker relatives, he just hates violence and accordingly refuses a duel. As this is the only way in the South to settle a dispute between gentlemen, Tom's father is so infuriated by his behavior that Tom has no other choice but leave. Away from Magnolia Landing, Tom learns bravery and returns seven years later as "the notorious Colonel Blake", the terror of the Lower Mississippi.
Who directed The River of Romance?
The River of Romance was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in The River of Romance?
The principal cast of The River of Romance includes Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Mary Brian, June Collyer, Henry B. Walthall, Wallace Beery.
When was The River of Romance released and how long is it?
The River of Romance was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The River of Romance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River of Romance was composed by Karl Hajos.