David Harum (1934): Cast & Plot
David Harum is a 1934 comedy drama directed by James Cruze, starring Will Rogers as David Harum, Jane Darwell and Noah Beery. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- James Cruze
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is David Harum About?
The premise of David Harum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the 1890s, Rogers portrays a small‑town banker whose principal adversary is the local deacon, played by Middleton, with whom he has been exchanging horse flesh. Meanwhile, bank teller Taylor wagers $4,500 on a 10‑to‑1 harness‑racing horse; the winning bet secures his position as Rogers’s partner in the bank.
David Harum Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- remake
- americana
- racial stereotype
- town banker
- harness racing
- harness racer
- small town banker
- long shot horse wins
- gambling
- horse trader
- chewing tobacco
- cigarette smoking
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- deacon
- singer
- song
- singing
- widow
- politics
- politician
- church member
- deception
- trick
- racetrack
- racetrack steward
- character name as title
David Harum Cast & Characters
Will Rogers leads the cast as David Harum, with Jane Darwell as Mrs. Woolsey (uncredited) and Noah Beery as Woolsey. Directed by James Cruze; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Cruze
- Will Rogers as David Harum
- Jane Darwell as Mrs. Woolsey (uncredited)
- Noah Beery as Woolsey
- Kent Taylor as John
Also Starring in David Harum
· 42 more- Stepin Fetchit Sylvester
- Evelyn Venable Ann
- Charles Middleton Deacon
- George Irving Father (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Townsman (uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Townsman (uncredited)
- Edward Gargan Bill Montague (uncredited)
- Charles Coleman Flowers (uncredited)
- William Bailey Townsman (uncredited)
- Eric Mayne Doctor (uncredited)
- Sarah Padden Widow
- Harrison Greene Barber (uncredited)
- Lynn Bari Young Townswoman (uncredited)
- Morgan Wallace Mr. Blake (uncredited)
- Spec O'Donnell Tim (uncredited)
- Frank LaRue Politician (uncredited)
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- Frank Melton Elwin
- Roger Imhof Edwards
- Walter McGrail Townsman (uncredited)
- Harry Todd Elmer (uncredited)
- William Arnold Townsman (uncredited)
- Arthur Belasco Crocker (uncredited)
- Frank Rice Robinson (uncredited)
- Lillian Lawrence Townswoman (uncredited)
- Ruth Gillette Lillian Russell (uncredited)
- Louise Dresser Polly
- Gus Reed Townsman (uncredited)
- Luke Cosgrave Townsman (uncredited)
- J.J. Clark Traveler (uncredited)
- Harry Dunkinson Townsman (uncredited)
- Thomas A. Curran Banker (uncredited)
- Ky Robinson Steve Willis (uncredited)
- Ned Norton Townsman (uncredited)
- Wally Dean Townsman (uncredited)
- Larry Fisher Townsman (uncredited)
- Harold Nelson Jeff (uncredited)
- Jerry Stewart Chet Timson (uncredited)
- Irene Bentley Mary (uncredited)
- Hugh Boswell Businessman (uncredited)
- Lillian Stuart Sairy
- Mary Blackwood Young Townswoman (uncredited)
- John Westerfelt Singer (uncredited)
More from James Cruze
More films directed by James Cruze: Gangs of New York, The Wrong Road, Sutter’s Gold and Their Big Moment.
David Harum Plot Summary
What happens in David Harum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in the shadow of the Panic of 1893, casting a warm, wry lens on small-town life and the wheeling-dealing humor that threads through it. At the center is David Harum Will Rogers, a shrewd yet amiable banker in the close-knit town of Homeville. He moves through his days with a blend of easy charm and practical grit, balancing the books, money matters, and the messy, often affectionate, social dances that tether a town together. Harum’s world is one of bargains, bold bets, and the little victories that keep a community buoyant even when the broader economy trembles.
Full summary
The whole story of David Harum, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know David Harum?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the title character, David Harum, in the film?
David Harum Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Apostando no Amor” and “Apostando a Cupido”.
- Also known as
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- Apostando no Amor
- Apostando a Cupido
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David Harum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David Harum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is David Harum?
David Harum runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was David Harum released?
David Harum was released on March 2, 1934.
Who directed David Harum?
David Harum was directed by James Cruze.
More films by James Cruze Who is in the cast of David Harum?
David Harum stars Will Rogers as David Harum, Jane Darwell as Mrs. Woolsey (uncredited) and Noah Beery as Woolsey, among 46 credited actors.
Does David Harum have a post-credit scene?
No. David Harum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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