Upstream
Jan 30 1927
•1h 0m
•Comedy, Drama
A silent comedy set in an actor's boardinghouse. Some plot points are seemingly inspired by the Barrymore dynasty.
Cast
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Nancy Nash
Gertie Ryan
Earle Foxe
Eric Brashingham
Grant Withers
John Rogers
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Hattie Breckenbridge Peyton
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