The Purple Highway
Originally released in 1923. The Purple Highway is a comedy/drama film. directed by Henry Kolker. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Madge Kennedy, Monte Blue, and Vincent Coleman
Synopsis
Two inmates and a cleaning girl at a home for struggling artists achieve success and fame when they pool their talents and produce a smash hit Broadway musical. Edgar ( Monte Blue ), the playwright, is in love with April ( Madge Kennedy ), the ex- leading lady, but she doesn't discover that she loves him until it's almost too late.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Madge Kennedy
as April Blair
Monte Blue
as Edgar Prentice, aka Edgar Craig
Vincent Coleman
as Dudley Quail
Pedro de Cordoba
as Joe Renard
Dore Davidson
as Manny Bean
Emily Fitzroy
as Mrs. Carney
William H. Tooker
as Mr. Quail
Winifred Harris
as Mrs. Quail
John W. Jenkins
as Shakespeare Jones
Charles Kent
as Mr. Olgivie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kenma Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purple Highway about?
Two inmates and a cleaning girl at a home for struggling artists achieve success and fame when they pool their talents and produce a smash hit Broadway musical. Edgar ( Monte Blue ), the playwright...
Who directed The Purple Highway?
The Purple Highway was directed by Henry Kolker.
How long is The Purple Highway?
The Purple Highway has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Purple Highway released?
The Purple Highway was released on August 5, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purple Highway?
The main cast of The Purple Highway includes Madge Kennedy, Monte Blue, Vincent Coleman, Pedro de Cordoba, Dore Davidson.