The Shannons of Broadwayis a 1929 Americancomedy filmdirected byEmmett J. Flynnand starringJames Gleason,Lucile GleasonandMary Philbin.It was based on James Gleason's 1927 play of the same title, which was later remade asGoodbye Broadway.[1]
| The Shannons of Broadway | |
|---|---|
 Lucile Gleason and James Gleason in the Broadway production of The Shannons of Broadway(1928) | |
| Directed by | Emmett J. Flynn |
| Written by | James Gleason (play) Agnes Christine Johnston |
| Starring | James Gleason Lucile Gleason Mary Philbin |
| Cinematography | Jerome Ash |
| Edited by | Byron Robinson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Preservation
editThe film is sadly consideredlost.However, according to IMDb, a trailer for the film is held in the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
Cast
edit- James Gleasonas Mickey Shannon
- Lucile Gleasonas Emma Shannon
- Mary Philbinas Tessie Swanzey
- John Breedenas Chuck
- Tom Santschias Bradford
- Harry Tyleras Eddie Allen
- Gladys Croliusas Alice Allen
- Helen Mehrmannas Minerva
- Robert T. Hainesas Albee
- Slim Summervilleas Newt
- Tom Kennedyas Burt
- Walter Brennanas Hez
- Charley Grapewinas Swanzey
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Goble p.950
Bibliography
edit- Goble, Alan.The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film.Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
External links
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