The Mighty

The Mighty

72 mins | Drama, Action | Nov. 16, 1929

In this melodrama set during WW I, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.

The Mighty

72 mins | Drama, Action | Nov. 16, 1929

The Mighty
In this melodrama set during WW I, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.
Producers Paramount
Original title The Mighty
Directors Archie Hill, John Cromwell
Writers William Slavens McNutt, Robert N. Lee, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Grover Jones

Cast

George Bancroft

as Blake Greeson

Esther Ralston

as Louise Patterson

Warner Oland

as Sterky

Raymond Hatton

as Dogey Franks

Dorothy Revier

as Mayme

Morgan Farley

as Jerry Patterson

O. P. Heggie

as J.K. Patterson

Charles Sellon

as The Mayor

E.H. Calvert

as Major General

John Cromwell

as Mr. Jamieson

Ernie Adams

as Hood

Mischa Auer

as Hood

Allan Cavan

as Police Captain

Edgar Dearing

as Doughboy

Jack Pennick

as Doughboy

Philip Sleeman

as Hood