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The Prodigal (1931)

Movie ★ 4.0 76 min

Romance

An aspiring singer, who has fallen on hard times and is now living as a hobo, returns to his wealthy southern family.

Harry A. Pollard Director Bess Meredyth Writer Wells Root Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 21, 1931
Runtime
76 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0022283
Language

Themes

Cast

Lawrence Tibbett Lawrence Tibbett Jeffrey Farraday Esther Ralston Esther Ralston Antonia Farraday Roland Young Roland Young Doc Cliff Edwards Cliff Edwards Snipe Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt Rodman Farraday Hedda Hopper Hedda Hopper Christine Emma Dunn Emma Dunn Mrs. Farraday Stepin Fetchit Stepin Fetchit Hokey Louis John Bartels Louis John Bartels George Theodore von Eltz Theodore von Eltz Carter Jerome Wally Albright Wally Albright Peter Susanne Ransom Elsbeth Gertrude Howard Gertrude Howard Naomi John Larkin John Larkin Andrew Jackson Jones Jules Cowles Jules Cowles Hobo (uncredited) Charles R. Moore Charles R. Moore Railroad Porter (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Prodigal about?
An aspiring singer, who has fallen on hard times and is now living as a hobo, returns to his wealthy southern family.
Who directed The Prodigal?
The Prodigal was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
Who stars in The Prodigal?
The Prodigal stars Lawrence Tibbett, Esther Ralston, Roland Young, Cliff Edwards.
When was The Prodigal released?
The Prodigal is a 1931 romance film.
Where can I watch The Prodigal?
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