The Way of All Flesh
“WHICH DID HE CHOOSE?...the Kiss of LOVE..the call of home and family...or the kiss of LUST..the law of the bright lights?”
Synopsis
Paul Kriza is a cashier of a bank in a small town, and the happy husband of Anna and the father of four children. He is sent to New York to deliver some securities for the bank. There, he is tagged as easy-pickings by a con-game gang and Mary Brown, gang accomplice, proves he is. Waking up in the morning he discovers he has been robbed of the securities and, when he confronts the gang, he is hit on the head and taken out to be left on a railroad track. He comes to, struggles with the henchman and the man is killed when a train comes roaring by. Paul escapes but his watch is found and he is reported as the dead man. But he can't go home again.
Top Cast
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Akim Tamiroff
Paul Kriza
Gladys George
Anna Kriza
William Henry
Paul Kriza Jr.
Muriel Angelus
Mary Brown
Berton Churchill
Reginald L. Morten
Roger Imhof
Franz Henzel
James Seay
Varno
Douglas Kennedy
Timothy
Norma Gene Nelson
Mitzi as a Child
Tommy Bupp
Timothy as a Child
June Hedin
Julie as a Child
Darryl Hickman
Victor as a boy
James West
Paul Jr., as a Child
John Harmon
Pete
James Burke
Frisco
Marilyn Knowlden
Julie Kriza
John Hartley
Victor Kriza
Sheila Ryan
Mitzi Kriza
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Way of All Flesh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Lenore J. Coffee, Jules Furthman, Lajos Biró
Victor Young
Theodor Sparkuhl
Stuart Gilmore
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way of All Flesh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Way of All Flesh about?
Paul Kriza is a cashier of a bank in a small town, and the happy husband of Anna and the father of four children. He is sent to New York to deliver some securities for the bank. There, he is tagged as easy-pickings by a con-game gang and Mary Brown, gang accomplice, proves he is. Waking up in the morning he discovers he has been robbed of the securities and, when he confronts the gang, he is hit on the head and taken out to be left on a railroad track. He comes to, struggles with the henchman and the man is killed when a train comes roaring by. Paul escapes but his watch is found and he is reported as the dead man. But he can't go home again.
Who directed The Way of All Flesh?
The Way of All Flesh was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in The Way of All Flesh?
The principal cast of The Way of All Flesh includes Akim Tamiroff, Gladys George, William Henry, Muriel Angelus, Berton Churchill.
When was The Way of All Flesh released and how long is it?
The Way of All Flesh was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Way of All Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way of All Flesh was composed by Victor Young.