Hell's Highroad (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, Hell's Highroad is a drama film directed by Rupert Julian, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Judy Nichols (Leatrice Joy), a poor girl from Chicago, has decided she cannot marry without money. Her sweetheart, Ronald McKane, a struggling civil engineer (Edmund Burns), is encouraging her to join him in New York, but she only goes when she is bequeathed an inheritance. Unfortunately, the amount adds up to less than ten dollars a week. When she meets banker Sanford Gillespie (Robert Edeson), she convinces him to help McKane out financially. Once McKane has become a success, Judy marries him, but then he becomes interested in another woman. Judy seeks revenge and asks Gillespie to ruin her estranged husband, offering him anything he wants in return.
Who’s in it. Hell's Highroad stars Leatrice Joy as Judy Nichols, Edmund Burns as Ronald McKane, Robert Edeson as Sanford Gillespie and Julia Faye as Anne Broderick, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell's Highroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell's Highroad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell's Highroad (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell's Highroad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hell's Highroad?
- Hell's Highroad stars Leatrice Joy, Edmund Burns, Robert Edeson, Julia Faye and Helene Sullivan.
- When was Hell's Highroad released?
- Hell's Highroad was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.