The Shannons of Broadway (1929)
Although The Shannons of Broadway was not James Gleason's first film appearance as advertised, it might as well as been: Based on Gleason's own stage play, the film co-starred Gleason with his wife Lucille Webster. Mr. and Mrs. G. are cast as Mickey and Emma Shannon, a vaudeville duo who meet with a spectacular lack of success. They decide to quit trodding the boards and settle down as the owners of a hotel. But when a previously dormant real-estate transaction pays off, the Shannons are able to re-finance their return to the stage in a big-time Broadway revue. Released in both sound and silent versions, The Shannons of Broadway was remade in 1938 as Goodbye Broadway. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Gleason, Lucille Gleason, (more)
- Director(s):
- Emmett J. Flynn
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Synopsis of The Shannons of Broadway
Although The Shannons of Broadway was not James Gleason's first film appearance as advertised, it might as well as been: Based on Gleason's own stage play, the film co-starred Gleason with his wife Lucille Webster. Mr. and Mrs. G. are cast as Mickey and Emma Shannon, a vaudeville duo who meet with a spectacular lack of success. They decide to quit trodding the boards and settle down as the owners of a hotel. But when a previously dormant real-estate transaction pays off, the Shannons are able to re-finance their return to the stage in a big-time Broadway revue. Released in both sound and silent versions, The Shannons of Broadway was remade in 1938 as Goodbye Broadway. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Shannons of Broadway
- James Gleason - Mickey Shannon
- Charles Grapewin - Swanzey
- John Breeden - Chuck
- Harry Tyler - Eddie Allen
- George "Slim" Summerville - Newt, the Lawyer
- Walter Brennan - Hez
- Lucille Gleason - Emma Shannon
- Mary Philbin - Tessie Swanzey
- Tom Santschi - Bradford
- Robert T. Haines - Albee
- Tom Kennedy - Burt
- Director(s):
- Emmett J. Flynn
- Writer(s):
- Agnes Christine Johnston, James Gleason
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