This Side of Heaven (1934)
IT HAPPENS IN THE BEST OF FAMILIES! Flaming youth dances- while father pays the piper
A family man becomes innocently involved in an embezzlement.
Director: William K. Howard
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: February 2, 1934
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Martin Turner
- Fay Bainter - Francene Turner
- Mae Clarke - Jane Turner
- Una Merkel - Birdie
- Tom Brown - Seth Turner
- Mary Carlisle - Peggy Turner
- Onslow Stevens - Walter
- Dickie Moore - Freddie
- Edward Nugent - Vance
- Henry Wadsworth - Hal
Screenplay
- Marjorie Bartholomew Paradis (Novel)
- Zelda Sears (Adaptation)
- Eve Greene (Adaptation)
- Edgar Allan Woolf (Screenplay)
- Florence Ryerson (Screenplay)
Music: William Axt
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: Frank E. Hull
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Crushing Despair and the Void
Keywords
despair, car crash, family relationships, family, embezzlement, co-signer, imminent scandal, missing money, adult children, contemplating suicide
More Films by Director: William K. Howard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Side of Heaven about?
- A family man becomes innocently involved in an embezzlement.
- Who directed This Side of Heaven?
- This Side of Heaven was directed by William K. Howard.
- Who stars in This Side of Heaven?
- This Side of Heaven stars Lionel Barrymore, Fay Bainter, Mae Clarke, Una Merkel, Tom Brown, Mary Carlisle.
- How long is This Side of Heaven?
- This Side of Heaven has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is This Side of Heaven?
- This Side of Heaven is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was This Side of Heaven produced?
- This Side of Heaven was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of This Side of Heaven?
- The themes of This Side of Heaven include: Touching Family Stories, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Crushing Despair and the Void.