Rainbow on the River_
A young boy is forced to leave his family in the South and move in with relatives he doesn't know in New York.
Starring
Bobby Breen, May Robson, Charles Butterworth
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Rainbow on the River was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
A young boy is forced to leave his family in the South and move in with relatives he doesn't know in New York.
Rainbow on the River is a Music film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (17)
Bobby Breen
Philip Ainsworth
May Robson
Mrs. Harriet Ainsworth
Charles Butterworth
Barrett
Alan Mowbray
Ralph Layton
Benita Hume
Julia Layton
Henry O'Neill
Father Josef
Louise Beavers
Toinette
Marilyn Knowlden
Lucille Layton
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Doctor (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
Lilybell Jones (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Flower Buyer (uncredited)
Mozelle Britton
(uncredited)
TM
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Mrs. Logan (uncredited)
JE
Jack Egger
(uncredited)
Lillian Harmer
Superintendent (uncredited)
Lew Kelly
Cabman (uncredited)
Lillian Yarbo
Seline (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rainbow on the River about?
A young boy is forced to leave his family in the South and move in with relatives he doesn't know in New York.
How long is Rainbow on the River?
Rainbow on the River has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Rainbow on the River?
The cast of Rainbow on the River includes Bobby Breen, May Robson, Charles Butterworth, Alan Mowbray, Benita Hume.
What is the rating of Rainbow on the River?
Rainbow on the River has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Music