West of Broadway (1931)
A wealthy soldier returns home after WWI, discovers his socialite fiancee no longer wants to marry him, and weds an admitted gold-digger he's just met after a night of drinking and partying.
Director: Harry Beaumont
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: November 28, 1931
Cast
- John Gilbert - Jerry
- El Brendel - Axel
- Lois Moran - Dot
- Madge Evans - Anne
- Ralph Bellamy - Mac
- Frank Conroy - Judge Barham
- Gwen Lee - Maizie
- Hedda Hopper - Mrs. Trent
- Ruth Renick - Barbara
- Willie Fung - Wing
Screenplay
- Gene Markey (Screenplay)
- Ralph Graves (Story)
- Bess Meredyth (Story)
- Gene Markey (Adaptation)
- James Kevin McGuinness (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Merritt B. Gerstad
Editing: George Hively
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $585,000
Box Office: $263,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
friendship, alcohol, arizona, ranch, hospital, doctor, divorce, alcoholic, pre-code, gold digger, wounded soldier, fiancée, delirium tremens, justice of the peace, jilted
More Films by Director: Harry Beaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is West of Broadway about?
- A wealthy soldier returns home after WWI, discovers his socialite fiancee no longer wants to marry him, and weds an admitted gold-digger he's just met after a night of drinking and partying.
- Who directed West of Broadway?
- West of Broadway was directed by Harry Beaumont.
- Who stars in West of Broadway?
- West of Broadway stars John Gilbert, El Brendel, Lois Moran, Madge Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Frank Conroy.
- How long is West of Broadway?
- West of Broadway has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is West of Broadway?
- West of Broadway is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of West of Broadway?
- West of Broadway had a budget of $585,000.
- How much did West of Broadway gross?
- West of Broadway grossed $263,000 worldwide.
- Where was West of Broadway produced?
- West of Broadway was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of West of Broadway?
- The themes of West of Broadway include: Medical Drama and Hospital, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.