Back Home and Broke
"To roll back to the old "home town" some day in a limousine- that's the ambition of every boy who leaves Main street to seek his fortune. George Ade has put this idea into his funniest, most human story."
Originally released in 1922. Back Home and Broke is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alfred E. Green. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, and Frederick Burton
Synopsis
When Tom Redding's wealthy father dies and it turns out that all he left Tom was a mountain of debts, all of his "friends" desert him--except young Mary Austin. Determined to get out from all his debt, Tom heads west and eventually strikes it rich with an oil well. Now wealthy, he hatches a plan to get even with his "friends" in his hometown--by pretending to return home broke but having a colleague secretly buy up as much property in town as he can.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Thomas Meighan
as Tom Redding
Lila Lee
as Mary Thorne
Frederick Burton
as Otis Grimley
Cyril Ring
as Eustace Grimley
Charles S. Abbe
as H.H. Hornby
Florence Dixon
as Olivia Hornby
Gertrude Quinlan
as Aggie Twaddle
Richard Carlyle
as John Thorne
Maude Turner Gordon
as Mrs. Redding
Larry Wheat
as Billy Andrews
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Home and Broke about?
When Tom Redding's wealthy father dies and it turns out that all he left Tom was a mountain of debts, all of his "friends" desert him--except young Mary Austin. Determined to get out from all his d...
Who directed Back Home and Broke?
Back Home and Broke was directed by Alfred E. Green.
How long is Back Home and Broke?
Back Home and Broke has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Back Home and Broke released?
Back Home and Broke was released on December 24, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back Home and Broke?
The main cast of Back Home and Broke includes Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, Frederick Burton, Cyril Ring, Charles S. Abbe.