Behind the Front
Originally released in 1926. Behind the Front is a comedy/war film. directed by A. Edward Sutherland. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, and Mary Brian
Synopsis
During World War I a young man joins the army and winds up befriending another young recruit, not knowing that it's the same pickpocket who stole his watch. After finishing basic training, the two are sent to the front lines in France, where they wind up in trouble with the MPs, getting involved with some cute French girls and "volunteering" for a dangerous front-line mission, and their antics result in their endangering the armistice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Wallace Beery
as Riff Swanson
Raymond Hatton
as Shorty McKee
Mary Brian
as Betty Bartlett-Cooper
Richard Arlen
as Percy Brown
Hayden Stevenson
as Capt. Bartlett-Cooper
Chester Conklin
as Scottie
Tom Kennedy
as Sergeant
Frances Raymond
as Mrs. Bartlett-Cooper
Melbourne MacDowell
as Mr. Bartlett-Cooper
Jerry Mandy
as Limburger soldier
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Front about?
During World War I a young man joins the army and winds up befriending another young recruit, not knowing that it's the same pickpocket who stole his watch. After finishing basic training, the two ...
Who directed Behind the Front?
Behind the Front was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
How long is Behind the Front?
Behind the Front has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Behind the Front released?
Behind the Front was released on February 22, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Front?
The main cast of Behind the Front includes Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Mary Brian, Richard Arlen, Hayden Stevenson.