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The Broadway Drifter

1927·Movie
1h 30min

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The Broadway Drifter fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, growing up, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Bob Stafford, the wastrel son of a wealthy businessman, is disowned by his father for his reckless and irresponsible ways. He changes his name and opens a gym for wealthy young girls, hoping to land a rich and pretty wife. He meets and falls for pretty young Eileen, but a rival soon drives him out of the gym business. He gets a job in an airplane factory owned by Eileen's father, who is soon told by a rival that Bob is really out to steal a new airplane invention so he can give it to his father.
Silent Film DramaRomantic RedemptionClass ConflictRags-to-Riches (Figurative)Misunderstanding Plot1920s SocietyHero's JourneyMoral TransformationHistorical Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Broadway Drifter worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Broadway Drifter?

1 h 30 min

The Broadway Drifter runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Broadway Drifter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.