The River (1929)
84 mins | Romance | 6 October 1929
Cast:
Charles Farrell, Mary Duncan, Ivan Linow [ More ]Director:
Frank BorzageWriters:
Philip Klein, Dwight CumminsCinematographer:
Ernest PalmerEditor:
Barney WolfProduction Company:
Fox Film Corp.The 29 Jun 1928 FD announced that director Frank Borsage and actors Charles Farrell and Mary Duncan had begun work on Backwash, the film's working title. This was confirmed by the 11 Aug 1928 Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World noted that production began 10 Jun 1928 on what was then being called The River.. ...
The 29 Jun 1928 FD announced that director Frank Borsage and actors Charles Farrell and Mary Duncan had begun work on Backwash, the film's working title. This was confirmed by the 11 Aug 1928 Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World noted that production began 10 Jun 1928 on what was then being called The River..
Allen John Spender, a young and credulous lad, is traveling down the river on his barge when he meets and is captivated by Rosalee, worldly-wise and beautiful. Rosalee, having been the mistress of a man just sent to jail for murder, is stirred by his fresh and ingenuous character, though she has sworn eternal faithfulness to her former lover. Though himself enchanted, Spender plans to continue his wandering ways until the former lover returns and forces the issue. Spender disposes of him, Rosalee recaptures her innocence, and the two find happiness as they resume his journey down the ...
Allen John Spender, a young and credulous lad, is traveling down the river on his barge when he meets and is captivated by Rosalee, worldly-wise and beautiful. Rosalee, having been the mistress of a man just sent to jail for murder, is stirred by his fresh and ingenuous character, though she has sworn eternal faithfulness to her former lover. Though himself enchanted, Spender plans to continue his wandering ways until the former lover returns and forces the issue. Spender disposes of him, Rosalee recaptures her innocence, and the two find happiness as they resume his journey down the river.
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