Upstream (1927)

Name: Upstream
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1927-01-30
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Nancy Nash, Earle Foxe, Grant Withers, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Émile Chautard

A romance of the Roaring River of Life called Broadway.

A silent comedy set in an actor's boardinghouse. Some plot points are seemingly inspired by the Barrymore dynasty.

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Released 1927-01-30 · 60 min · Comedy, Drama

Directed by John Ford

Cast

Nancy Nash as Gertie Ryan
Earle Foxe as Eric Brashingham
Grant Withers as John Rogers
Lydia Yeamans Titus as Hattie Breckenbridge Peyton
Émile Chautard as Campbell-Mandare
Raymond Hitchcock as Hitchy
Ted McNamara as Callahan and Callahan
Sammy Cohen as Callahan and Callahan
Jane Winton as The Soubrette
Lillian Worth as Sister Team
Judy King as The Sister Team
Harry A. Bailey as Gus Hoffman
Francis Ford as Juggler
Ely Reynolds as Deerfoot
Sammy Blum as Eric's Valet