Rainbow on the River
Synopsis
A young boy is forced to leave his family in the South and move in with relatives he doesn't know in New York.
Top Cast
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Bobby Breen
Philip Ainsworth
May Robson
Mrs. Harriet Ainsworth
Charles Butterworth
Barrett
Alan Mowbray
Ralph Layton
Benita Hume
Julia Layton
Henry O'Neill
Father Josef
Louise Beavers
Toinette
Marilyn Knowlden
Lucille Layton
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Doctor (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
Lilybell Jones (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Flower Buyer (uncredited)
Mozelle Britton
(uncredited)
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Mrs. Logan (uncredited)
Jack Egger
(uncredited)
Lillian Harmer
Superintendent (uncredited)
Lew Kelly
Cabman (uncredited)
Lillian Yarbo
Seline (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Marks, Harry Chandlee, Earle Snell, William Hurlbut, Mrs. C.V. Jamison
- Original Title
- Rainbow on the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions, Bobby Breen Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Clarence Marks, Harry Chandlee, Earle Snell, William Hurlbut, Mrs. C.V. Jamison
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Clarence Marks
Writer
Harry Chandlee
Writer
Sol Lesser
Producer
Earle Snell
Writer
William Hurlbut
Writer
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 Rainbow on the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rainbow on the River about?
A young boy is forced to leave his family in the South and move in with relatives he doesn't know in New York.
Who directed Rainbow on the River?
Rainbow on the River was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Rainbow on the River?
The principal cast of Rainbow on the River includes Bobby Breen, May Robson, Charles Butterworth, Alan Mowbray, Benita Hume.
When was Rainbow on the River released and how long is it?
Rainbow on the River was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rainbow on the River?
Rainbow on the River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).