Road House movie poster

Road House

July 25, 1928 0h 50m

Originally released in 1928. Road House is a drama film. directed by Richard Rosson. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Maria Alba, Warren Burke, and Lionel Barrymore

Synopsis

Larry Grayson, jazz age son of permissive parents, drifts from wild parties with his classmates to more heady, roadhouse entertainment. There he becomes involved with an underworld gang and falls in love with Spanish Marla, one of their vamps. Larry leaves home after an argument with his father, throws in with the gang (who are using him for their own purposes), and is blamed for a murder. Tried and convicted, Larry is given a light sentence when the judge places most of the blame on his overindulgent parents.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 25, 1928 97 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fox Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Road House about?

Larry Grayson, jazz age son of permissive parents, drifts from wild parties with his classmates to more heady, roadhouse entertainment. There he becomes involved with an underworld gang and falls i...

Who directed Road House?

Road House was directed by Richard Rosson.

How long is Road House?

Road House has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was Road House released?

Road House was released on July 25, 1928 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Road House?

The main cast of Road House includes Maria Alba, Warren Burke, Lionel Barrymore, Julia Swayne Gordon, Tempe Pigott.