Weary River_
A gangster is put in prison, but finds salvation through music while serving his time. Again on the outside, he finds success elusive and temptations abound.
Starring
Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, William Holden
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Weary River was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
A gangster is put in prison, but finds salvation through music while serving his time. Again on the outside, he finds success elusive and temptations abound.
Weary River is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (20)
Richard Barthelmess
Jerry Larrabee
Betty Compson
Alice Gray
William Holden
Prison Warden
Louis Natheaux
Spadoni
George E. Stone
Blackie
Ray Turner
Elevator Boy
Gladden James
Jerry's Manager
Ernie Adams
Ex-Con in Alley (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Jerry's Guest (uncredited)
Ruth Cherrington
Actress Backstage Who Locks Door (uncredited)
JC
James Conaty
Attorney at Trial (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Prison Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Edwards Davis
Prison Chaplain (uncredited)
Sally Eilers
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Jim Farley
Plainclothesman with Sergeant (uncredited)
SH
Sherry Hall
Prison Phone Operator (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Prison Photographer (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
Bartender (uncredited)
Ernest Hilliard
Literary Club Host (uncredited)
Bob Kortman
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Weary River about?
A gangster is put in prison, but finds salvation through music while serving his time. Again on the outside, he finds success elusive and temptations abound.
How long is Weary River?
Weary River has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Weary River?
The cast of Weary River includes Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, William Holden, Louis Natheaux, George E. Stone.
What is the rating of Weary River?
Weary River has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance