Road House
Synopsis
Larry Grayson, jazz age son of permissive parents, drifts from wild parties with his classmates to more heady, roadhouse entertainment. There he becomes involved with an underworld gang and falls in love with Spanish Marla, one of their vamps. Larry leaves home after an argument with his father, throws in with the gang (who are using him for their own purposes), and is blamed for a murder. Tried and convicted, Larry is given a light sentence when the judge places most of the blame on his overindulgent parents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rosson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Stone, Philip D. Hurn
- Original Title
- Road House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rosson
John Stone, Philip D. Hurn
Department Leadership Roster
John Stone
Writer
Richard Rosson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Road House
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What is Road House about?
Larry Grayson, jazz age son of permissive parents, drifts from wild parties with his classmates to more heady, roadhouse entertainment. There he becomes involved with an underworld gang and falls in love with Spanish Marla, one of their vamps. Larry leaves home after an argument with his father, throws in with the gang (who are using him for their own purposes), and is blamed for a murder. Tried and convicted, Larry is given a light sentence when the judge places most of the blame on his overindulgent parents.
Who directed Road House?
Road House was directed by Richard Rosson.
Who stars in Road House?
The principal cast of Road House includes Maria Alba, Warren Burke, Lionel Barrymore, Julia Swayne Gordon, Tempe Pigott.
When was Road House released and how long is it?
Road House was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Road House?
Road House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).