Upstream

(1927)Directed by John Ford60 minComedy, Drama
A romance of the Roaring River of Life called Broadway.

A silent comedy set in an actor's boardinghouse. Some plot points are seemingly inspired by the Barrymore dynasty.

Nancy Nashas Gertie Ryan
Earle Foxeas Eric Brashingham
Grant Withersas John Rogers
Lydia Yeamans Titusas Hattie Breckenbridge Peyton
Émile Chautardas Campbell-Mandare
Raymond Hitchcockas Hitchy
Ted McNamaraas Callahan and Callahan
Sammy Cohenas Callahan and Callahan
Jane Wintonas The Soubrette
Lillian Worthas Sister Team
Judy Kingas The Sister Team
HAHarry A. Baileyas Gus Hoffman
Francis Fordas Juggler
Ely Reynoldsas Deerfoot
Sammy Blumas Eric's Valet
Carrie Daumeryas Theatre Audience Spectator
Dwight Fryeas Theatre Audience Spectator
Anita Garvinas Theatre Audience Admirer at Stage Door
BJBertram Johnsas Theatre Audience Spectator
Margaret Mannas Theatre Audience Spectator
FFFrank Finch Smilesas Theatre Audience Spectator