Way Back Home
1931, English. Directed by William A. Seiter.
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A rural Maine farmer fights for custody of the boy who he's raised as his own.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Phillips LordSeth Parker
- Effie PalmerMrs. Parker
- Frank AlbertsonDavid Clark
- Bette DavisMary Lucy Duffy
- Frankie DarroRobbie
- Dorothy PetersonRose Clark
- Stanley FieldsRufe Turner
- Oscar ApfelWobbling Duffy
- Sophia M. LordLizzie
- Bennett KilpackCephus
- Raymond HunterCaptain Bang
- Wade BotelerIncome Tax Man (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jane Murfin
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Way Back Home runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Way Back Home is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Way Back Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 November 1931. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Way Back Home?
Way Back Home (1931) was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Phillips Lord, Effie Palmer, Frank Albertson.