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This Side of Heaven
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This Side of Heaven

1934-02-02 · 77 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Comedy

A family man becomes innocently involved in an embezzlement.

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Directors
William K. Howard
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreMartin Turner
Fay BainterFay BainterFrancene Turner
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeJane Turner
Una MerkelUna MerkelBirdie
Tom BrownTom BrownSeth Turner
Mary CarlisleMary CarlislePeggy Turner
Onslow StevensOnslow StevensWalter
Dickie MooreDickie MooreFreddie
Edward NugentEdward NugentVance
Henry WadsworthHenry WadsworthHal
C. Henry GordonC. Henry GordonWilliam Barnes
Geneva MitchellGeneva MitchellNurse Healy (uncredited)
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzDoctor (uncredited)
Nell O'DayNell O'DayMiss Spence - Maxwell's Secretary (uncredited)
Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaintRev. J.A. Hayes (uncredited)
Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellR.S. Sawyer (uncredited)
Mickey DanielsMickey DanielsStinky Bliss (uncredited)
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerHenry W. Maxwell - Producer (uncredited)
Edith FellowsEdith FellowsFelicia - Minister's Daughter (uncredited)
Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyMiss Blair - Martin's Secretary (uncredited)

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