Sweepings(1933)
A Soul-Stirring Drama of Wasted Lives!
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.
Directed by John Cromwell
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Lionel Barrymore
Daniel Pardway
Eric Linden
Freddie Pardway
William Gargan
Gene Pardway
Gloria Stuart
Phoebe
Alan Dinehart
Thane Pardway
Gregory Ratoff
Abe Ullman
Helen Mack
Mamie Donahue
Lucien Littlefield
Grimson
George Meeker
Bert Pardway
Ninetta Sunderland
Abigail Pardway
Esther Muir
Violet
Chick Chandler
Gene's Friend (Uncredited)
Harry Cording
Customer (Uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Patrick O'Leary (Uncredited)
Esther Howard
Violet's Madame (Uncredited)
Ivan Lebedeff
Prince Niko Gilitziv (Uncredited)
Franklin Pangborn
Photographer (Uncredited)
Carl Stockdale
Doctor (Uncredited)
Sweepings — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sweepings?+
Sweepings is available to stream on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Sweepings come out?+
Sweepings was released in 1933.
How long is Sweepings?+
Sweepings runs for 80 minutes (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Who directed Sweepings?+
Sweepings was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Sweepings?+
Sweepings stars Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, William Gargan, Gloria Stuart and Alan Dinehart.
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