Straight Is the Way

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Straight Is the Way
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Directed by Paul Sloane
Screenplay byBernard Schubert
Based onStraight Is the Way
by Dana Burnet
George Abbott
Produced by Lucien Hubbard
Starring Franchot Tone
May Robson
Karen Morley
Gladys George
Nat Pendleton
Jack La Rue
Cinematography Lucien N. Andriot
Edited by William S. Gray
Music by William Axt
Production
company
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • August 10, 1934 (1934-08-10)
Running time
59 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Straight Is the Way is a 1934 American drama film directed by Paul Sloane, written by Bernard Schubert, and starring Franchot Tone, May Robson, Karen Morley, Gladys George, Nat Pendleton and Jack La Rue. It is based upon the stage play by Dana Burnet and George Abbott. It was released on August 10, 1934, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Straight Is the Way (1934) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  2. "Movie Review - Straight is the Way - Delancey go Mott. - NYTimes.com" . Retrieved 17 November 2014.