Weary River

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.

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

as Jerry Larrabee

Betty Compson

as Alice Gray

William Holden

as Prison Warden

Louis Natheaux

as Spadoni

George E. Stone

as Blackie

Ray Turner

as Elevator Boy

Gladden James

as Jerry's Manager

Ernie Adams

as Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

as Jerry's Guest (uncredited)

Ruth Cherrington

as Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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 migh...

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