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Still from Ten Nights in a Bar-room — Ten Nights in a Bar-room (1931) — William A. O'ConnorPhotographed by Vernon L. Walker

Poster for Ten Nights in a Bar-room

William A. O'Connor

Ten Nights in a Bar-room

English / 1931 / 1h 12m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd
Connections: View Connections

Synopsis

A man's heavy drinking drives away his family and threatens to destroy his relationship with his little daughter.

Included in
Additions: February 2020
Position 86

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam A. O'Connor

WriterNorton S. Parker

CinematographerVernon L. Walker

Cast

William Farnumas Joe Morgan

Tom Santschias Simon Slade

as Mary Morgan

Robert Frazeras Dr. Romaine

Phyllis Barringtonas Ann Slade

Rosemary Thebyas Sarah Morgan

Thomas Jeffersonas Silent Sam

Lionel Belmoreas Bill, the Bartender

John Darrowas Frank Slade

Frank Leighas Harvey Green

Kathrin Clare Wardas Grandma Morgan

Sheila Bromleyas June Manners

Fern Emmettas Fanny

Harry Toddas Sample

John Uppmanas The Singer

Daisy Belmoreas Old Hag

Slim Whitakeras Bit Role

Henry Roquemoreas Bit Role

Ten Nights in a Bar-room (1931) | Criteria