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Lawrence Tibbett
Jeffrey Farraday
Esther Ralston
Antonia Farraday
Roland Young
Doc
Cliff Edwards
Snipe
Purnell Pratt
Rodman Farraday
Hedda Hopper
Christine
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Farraday
Stepin Fetchit
Hokey
Louis John Bartels
George
Theodore von Eltz
Carter Jerome
Wally Albright
Peter
Susanne Ransom
Elsbeth
Gertrude Howard
Naomi
John Larkin
Andrew Jackson Jones
Jules Cowles
Hobo (uncredited)
Charles R. Moore
Railroad Porter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth, Wells Root
- Original Title
- The Prodigal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Pollard
Bess Meredyth, Wells Root
Margaret Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Harry A. Pollard
Director
Bess Meredyth
Writer
Wells Root
Writer
Margaret Booth
Editor
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 The Prodigal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prodigal about?
An aspiring singer, who has fallen on hard times and is now living as a hobo, returns to his wealthy southern family.
Who directed The Prodigal?
The Prodigal was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
Who stars in The Prodigal?
The principal cast of The Prodigal includes Lawrence Tibbett, Esther Ralston, Roland Young, Cliff Edwards, Purnell Pratt.
When was The Prodigal released and how long is it?
The Prodigal was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prodigal?
The Prodigal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).