Broadway (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1929, Broadway is a crime and music film directed by Pál Fejős, running about 105 minutes. “Carl Laemmle's stupendous talking and singing picture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive young dancer in a Broadway show innocently gets involved in backstage bootlegging and murder.
Who’s in it. Broadway stars Glenn Tryon as Roy Lane, Evelyn Brent as Pearl, Merna Kennedy as Billie Moore and Thomas E. Jackson as Dan McCorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Broadway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broadway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broadway (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broadway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broadway worth watching?
- Broadway holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broadway?
- Broadway stars Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent, Merna Kennedy, Thomas E. Jackson and Otis Harlan.
- When was Broadway released?
- Broadway was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.