Way Down East
"The Great American Melodrama!"
Originally released in 1935. Way Down East is a drama/romance film. directed by Henry King. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rochelle Hudson, Henry Fonda, and Spring Byington
Synopsis
A family living on a farm in Maine takes in a young woman to stay with them, not knowing that the woman is not quite what she seems and has a secret in her past that she hasn't told them about.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rochelle Hudson
as Anna Moore
Henry Fonda
as David Bartlett
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Louisa Bartlett
Russell Simpson
as Squire Amasa Bartlett
Slim Summerville
as Constable Seth Holcomb
Margaret Hamilton
as Martha Perkins
Edward Trevor
as Lennox Sanderson
Andy Devine
as Hi Holler
Astrid Allwyn
as Kate
Sara Haden
as Cordelia Peabody
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Down East about?
A family living on a farm in Maine takes in a young woman to stay with them, not knowing that the woman is not quite what she seems and has a secret in her past that she hasn't told them about.
Who directed Way Down East?
Way Down East was directed by Henry King.
How long is Way Down East?
Way Down East has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Way Down East released?
Way Down East was released on October 25, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Way Down East?
The main cast of Way Down East includes Rochelle Hudson, Henry Fonda, Spring Byington, Russell Simpson, Slim Summerville.