Sweepings
"A Soul-Stirring Drama of Wasted Lives!"
Originally released in 1933. Sweepings is a drama film. directed by John Cromwell. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, and William Gargan
Synopsis
Daniel Pardway, starting with almost nothing after the great Chicago fire, builds the biggest department store in town. He wants to pass on the business to his three sons and daughter, but has to deal with their lack of interest or aptitude.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Daniel Pardway
Eric Linden
as Freddie Pardway
William Gargan
as Gene Pardway
Gloria Stuart
as Phoebe
Alan Dinehart
as Thane Pardway
Gregory Ratoff
as Abe Ullman
Helen Mack
as Mamie Donahue
Lucien Littlefield
as Grimson
George Meeker
as Bert Pardway
Ninetta Sunderland
as Abigail Pardway
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweepings about?
Daniel Pardway, starting with almost nothing after the great Chicago fire, builds the biggest department store in town. He wants to pass on the business to his three sons and daughter, but has to d...
Who directed Sweepings?
Sweepings was directed by John Cromwell.
How long is Sweepings?
Sweepings has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Sweepings released?
Sweepings was released on April 14, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweepings?
The main cast of Sweepings includes Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, William Gargan, Gloria Stuart, Alan Dinehart.