The Mighty
Synopsis
In this melodrama set during WWI, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.
Top Cast
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George Bancroft
Blake Greeson
Esther Ralston
Louise Patterson
Warner Oland
Sterky
Raymond Hatton
Dogey Franks
Dorothy Revier
Mayme
Morgan Farley
Jerry Patterson
O. P. Heggie
J.K. Patterson
Charles Sellon
The Mayor
E.H. Calvert
Major General
John Cromwell
Mr. Jamieson
Ernie Adams
Hood
Mischa Auer
Hood
Allan Cavan
Police Captain
Edgar Dearing
Doughboy
Jack Pennick
Doughboy
Philip Sleeman
Hood
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- William Slavens McNutt, Grover Jones, Robert N. Lee, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Oscar Potoker
- Original Title
- The Mighty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
William Slavens McNutt, Grover Jones, Robert N. Lee, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Oscar Potoker
J. Roy Hunt
George Nichols Jr., Otho Lovering
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
George Nichols Jr.
Editor
Oscar Potoker
Original Music Composer
Otho Lovering
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mighty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mighty about?
In this melodrama set during WWI, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.
Who directed The Mighty?
The Mighty was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in The Mighty?
The principal cast of The Mighty includes George Bancroft, Esther Ralston, Warner Oland, Raymond Hatton, Dorothy Revier.
When was The Mighty released and how long is it?
The Mighty was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mighty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mighty was composed by Oscar Potoker.