The Way of the Strong
| The Way of the Strong | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Capra |
| Produced by | Harry Cohn |
| Written by |
William M. Conselman (story) Peter Milne |
| Starring |
Mitchell Lewis Alice Day William Norton Bailey |
| Cinematography | Ben F. Reynolds |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 61 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Way of the Strong is a 1928 American silent crime drama film directed by Frank Capra. It was produced by Harry Cohn for Columbia Pictures. The film survives through a print held in the collection of Sony Pictures Entertainment.[1]
Synopsis
Handsome Williams (Mitchell Lewis) is a bootlegger who takes in the down-and-out Nora (Alice Day). Nora eventually finds herself in the middle of a gang war between Williams and his chief rival, Tiger Louie (William Norton Bailey).
Cast
- Mitchell Lewis - Handsome Williams
- Alice Day - Nora
- Margaret Livingston - Marie
- Theodore von Eltz - Dan
- William Norton Bailey - Tiger Louie
- Willie Fung - Chinese Cook (uncredited)
- Jack Perry - One of Handsome's Henchmen (uncredited)
- Blackie Whiteford - One of Handsome's Henchmen (uncredited)
References
- ↑ Progressive Silent Film List: The Way of the Strong at silentera.com
External links
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