The Primrose Path (1925)
Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.
Director: Harry O. Hoyt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 14, 1925
Cast
- Wallace MacDonald - Bruce Armstrong
- Clara Bow - Marilyn Merrill
- Arline Pretty - Helen
- Stuart Holmes - Tom Canfield
- Pat Moore - Jimmy Armstrong
- Tom Santschi - Big Joe Snead
- Lydia Knott - Mrs. Armstrong
- Templar Saxe - Dude Talbot
- Mike Donlin - Federal Officer Parker
- Henry Hall - Court officer
Screenplay
Production: Arrow Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
gambling, alcoholism, disability
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Primrose Path about?
- Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.
- Who directed The Primrose Path?
- The Primrose Path was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
- Who stars in The Primrose Path?
- The Primrose Path stars Wallace MacDonald, Clara Bow, Arline Pretty, Stuart Holmes, Pat Moore, Tom Santschi.
- How long is The Primrose Path?
- The Primrose Path has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Primrose Path?
- The Primrose Path is a Drama film.
- Where was The Primrose Path produced?
- The Primrose Path was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Primrose Path?
- The themes of The Primrose Path include: Addiction and Recovery.