The Primrose Path_
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.
Starring
Wallace MacDonald, Clara Bow, Arline Pretty
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Primrose Path was released 101 years ago in 1925.
Overview
Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple ...
The Primrose Path is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (11)
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
George Irving
Prosecutor John Morton
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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.
How long is The Primrose Path?
The Primrose Path has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in The Primrose Path?
The cast of The Primrose Path includes Wallace MacDonald, Clara Bow, Arline Pretty, Stuart Holmes, Pat Moore.
What is the rating of The Primrose Path?
The Primrose Path has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama