The Prodigal(1931)
The Prodigal Synopsis
An aspiring singer, who has fallen on hard times and is now living as a hobo, returns to his wealthy southern family.
The Prodigal (1931) is a romance film directed by Harry A. Pollard, released on February 21, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Lawrence Tibbett, Esther Ralston, Roland Young and Cliff Edwards. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry A. Pollard
- Writers:
- Bess Meredyth, Wells Root
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Prodigal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lawrence Tibbett
as Jeffrey Farraday
Esther Ralston
as Antonia Farraday
Roland Young
as Doc
Cliff Edwards
as Snipe
Purnell Pratt
as Rodman Farraday
Hedda Hopper
as Christine
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Farraday
Stepin Fetchit
as Hokey
Louis John Bartels
as George
Theodore von Eltz
as Carter Jerome
Wally Albright
as Peter
- Susanne Ransom
Susanne Ransom
as Elsbeth
Key crew
Directed by Harry A. Pollard, written by Bess Meredyth and Wells Root.
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The Prodigal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Prodigal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prodigal online?
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Who stars in The Prodigal?
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The main cast of The Prodigal (1931) includes Lawrence Tibbett, Esther Ralston, Roland Young, Cliff Edwards and Purnell Pratt. The film was directed by Harry A. Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prodigal released?
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The Prodigal was released on February 21, 1931 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Prodigal worth watching?
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The Prodigal (1931) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.