
The Right Way
Synopsis
Two young boys get in trouble with the law and wind up in prison. One, who was raised in poverty in the slums, goes to a reformatory and picks up tips on how to become a master criminal.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Edwards Davis
The Rich Boy's Father
Helen Lindroth
The Rich Boy's Mother
Vivienne Osborne
The Rich Boy's Sweetheart
Sidney D'Albrook
The Poor Boy
Helen Ferguson
The Poor Boy's Sweetheart
Elsie MacLeod
The Poor Boy's Sister
Tammany Young
The Smiler
Joseph Marquis
The Rich Boy
Annie Ecleston
The Poor Boy's Mother
Thomas Brooks
The New Warden
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dickey
- Original Title
- The Right Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Producers Security Corporation, Standard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Basil Dickey
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dickey
Writer
Sidney Olcott
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Right Way about?
Two young boys get in trouble with the law and wind up in prison. One, who was raised in poverty in the slums, goes to a reformatory and picks up tips on how to become a master criminal.
Who directed The Right Way?
The Right Way was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in The Right Way?
The principal cast of The Right Way includes Edwards Davis, Helen Lindroth, Vivienne Osborne, Sidney D'Albrook, Helen Ferguson.
When was The Right Way released and how long is it?
The Right Way was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.


















