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The Primrose Path
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The Primrose Path

1925-09-14 · 60 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.

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Directors
Harry O. Hoyt
Production companies
Arrow Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace MacDonaldWallace MacDonaldBruce Armstrong
Clara BowClara BowMarilyn Merrill
Arline PrettyArline PrettyHelen
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesTom Canfield
Pat MoorePat MooreJimmy Armstrong
Tom SantschiTom SantschiBig Joe Snead
Lydia KnottLydia KnottMrs. Armstrong
Templar SaxeTemplar SaxeDude Talbot
Mike DonlinMike DonlinFederal Officer Parker
Henry HallHenry HallCourt officer
George IrvingGeorge IrvingProsecutor John Morton

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