Mary Jane's Pa(1935)
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Mary Jane's Pa Synopsis
Sam Preston is a small-town newspaper publisher who suffers from wanderlust. Leaving his family, he thinks well-provided for, he packs a suitcase and hits the road. Ten years later he comes back to find the newspaper shuttered and his family gone.
Mary Jane's Pa (1935) is a drama film directed by William Keighley, released on April 27, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Tom Brown and Robert McWade. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- William Keighley
- Writers:
- Tom Reed, Peter Milne, Edith Ellis Furness
- Producers:
- Robert Presnell Sr.
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mary Jane's Pa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aline MacMahon
as Ellen Preston
Guy Kibbee
as Sam Preston
Tom Brown
as King Wagner
Robert McWade
as John Wagner
Minor Watson
as Kenneth Marvin
Nan Grey
as Lucille Preston
John Arledge
as Linc Overman
Robert Light
as Fred
Betty Jean Hainey
as Mary Jane Preston
Oscar Apfel
as Chief Bailey
DeWitt Jennings
as Sheriff
Carl Stockdale
as Gene
Key crew
Directed by William Keighley, written by Tom Reed, Peter Milne and Edith Ellis Furness, produced by Robert Presnell Sr..
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Mary Jane's Pa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Mary Jane's Pa – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mary Jane's Pa?
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The main cast of Mary Jane's Pa (1935) includes Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Tom Brown, Robert McWade and Minor Watson. The film was directed by William Keighley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mary Jane's Pa released?
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Mary Jane's Pa was released on April 27, 1935 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Mary Jane's Pa worth watching?
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Mary Jane's Pa (1935) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.