Brotherly Love
"Dane and Arthur meet on the football field, but the numbers on their manly chests are their cell numbers."
Originally released in 1928. Brotherly Love is a drama/comedy film. directed by Charles Reisner. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karl Dane, George K. Arthur, and Jean Arthur
Synopsis
Oscar, a tough guard at Newberry Prison, gets into an argument with Jerry, a smallish barber. He causes Jerry to be arrested as a fugitive, and gets him sent to Newberry. It's not long before both men fall in love with Mary, the daughter of the warden. Oscar gets Jerry put on the prison football team, where he is the smallest guy there, figuring that he will look like a fool in front of Mary and then she will pick Oscar. However, things don't turn out quite the way Oscar planned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brotherly Love about?
Oscar, a tough guard at Newberry Prison, gets into an argument with Jerry, a smallish barber. He causes Jerry to be arrested as a fugitive, and gets him sent to Newberry. It's not long before both ...
Who directed Brotherly Love?
Brotherly Love was directed by Charles Reisner.
How long is Brotherly Love?
Brotherly Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Brotherly Love released?
Brotherly Love was released on December 23, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brotherly Love?
The main cast of Brotherly Love includes Karl Dane, George K. Arthur, Jean Arthur, Richard Carlyle, Edward Connelly.