The Primrose Path (1925): Cast & Where to Watch
The Primrose Path is a 1925 drama directed by Harry O. Hoyt, starring Wallace MacDonald as Bruce Armstrong, Clara Bow and Stuart Holmes. It runs 1 hour. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Harry O. Hoyt
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Arrow Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Primrose Path About?
The premise of The Primrose Path without spoilers.
Wallace MacDonald, a hard‑drinking playboy, vows to become sober after a drunken crash leaves his younger brother Pat crippled. He promises showgirl Marilyn Merrill to quit liquor and gambling, yet continues sneaking drinks, writing bad checks, and is coerced by ruthless crooks Tom Canfield and “Big Joe” Snead into joining their diamond‑smuggling racket.
The Primrose Path Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- partially lost film
- murder
- melodrama
- based on novel
Where to Watch The Primrose Path
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The Primrose Path Cast & Characters
Wallace MacDonald leads the cast as Bruce Armstrong, with Clara Bow as Marilyn Merrill and Stuart Holmes as Tom Canfield. Directed by Harry O. Hoyt; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harry O. Hoyt
- Wallace MacDonald as Bruce Armstrong
- Clara Bow as Marilyn Merrill
- Stuart Holmes as Tom Canfield
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George Irving as Prosecutor John Morton
Also Starring in The Primrose Path
· 7 more- Henry Hall Court officer
- Mike Donlin Federal Officer Parker
- Tom Santschi Big Joe Snead
- Pat Moore Jimmy Armstrong
- Templar Saxe Dude Talbot
- Lydia Knott Mrs. Armstrong
- Arline Pretty Helen
The Primrose Path Also Known As
Also known as “Il piccolo porto”.
- Also known as
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- Il piccolo porto
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The Primrose Path FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Primrose Path, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Primrose Path?
The Primrose Path runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was The Primrose Path released?
The Primrose Path was released on September 14, 1925.
Who directed The Primrose Path?
The Primrose Path was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
More films by Harry O. Hoyt Who is in the cast of The Primrose Path?
The Primrose Path stars Wallace MacDonald as Bruce Armstrong, Clara Bow as Marilyn Merrill and Stuart Holmes as Tom Canfield, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Primrose Path?
In the US, The Primrose Path is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Primrose Path have a post-credit scene?
No. The Primrose Path has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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