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Weary River

Weary River

5,8 /10 (13 Votes)
1929 EN 86 min

Overview

A gangster is put in prison, but finds salvation through music while serving his time. Again on the outside, he finds success elusive and temptations abound.

Release date

10/02/1929

Votes

13

Popularity

1.2

Genres

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

86 min

Original Soundtrack

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

2022-06-06

⭐ 6

Gangster "Jerry" (Richard Barthelmess) is finally apprehended by the cops and put in prison under the care of warden William Holden. The latter character is determined to try and help his charge and so keeps his gal "Alice" (Betty Compson) from visiting whilst the young man discovers that music might just be a source to his character redemption. Pretty soon, he is a bit of a singing sensation on the wireless and when he is released, things are looking positive. Of course, when free, the temptations and risks from his former life raise their head - as does "Alice", whom he wrongly assumed had a…

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