The Prodigal

An aspiring singer, who has fallen on hard times and is now living as a hobo, returns to his wealthy southern family.

Cast

Lawrence Tibbett

as Jeffrey Farraday

Esther Ralston

as Antonia Farraday

Roland Young

as Doc

Cliff Edwards

as Snipe

Purnell Pratt

as Rodman Farraday

Hedda Hopper

as Christine

Emma Dunn

as Mrs. Farraday

Stepin Fetchit

as Hokey

Louis John Bartels

as George

Theodore von Eltz

as Carter Jerome

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