Sweepings
1933, English. Directed by John Cromwell.
A Soul-Stirring Drama of Wasted Lives!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John CromwellDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreDaniel Pardway
- Eric LindenFreddie Pardway
- William GarganGene Pardway
- Gloria StuartPhoebe
- Alan DinehartThane Pardway
- Gregory RatoffAbe Ullman
- Helen MackMamie Donahue
- Lucien LittlefieldGrimson
- George MeekerBert Pardway
- Ninetta SunderlandAbigail Pardway
- Esther MuirViolet
- Chick ChandlerGene's Friend (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 April 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lester Cohen, H.W. Hanemann, Howard Estabrook
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Sweepings: quick answers
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How long is Sweepings?
Sweepings runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Sweepings have a post-credits scene?
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Sweepings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sweepings is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sweepings on?
Sweepings isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweepings?
If you liked Sweepings, try Fast Girls, Eleanor the Great, In Old Chicago.
Who directed Sweepings?
Sweepings (1933) was directed by John Cromwell and stars Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, William Gargan.