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The Purple Highway

19231h 10mHenry Kolker

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Two inmates and a cleaning girl at a home for struggling artists achieve success and fame when they pool their talents and produce a smash hit Broadway musical. Edgar ( Monte Blue ), the playwright, is in love with April ( Madge Kennedy ), the ex- leading lady, but she doesn't discover that she loves him until it's almost too late.

ComedyDrama
Based On Play Or MusicalManhattan, New York CityLost Film

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What is The Purple Highway (1923) about?

Two inmates and a cleaning girl at a home for struggling artists achieve success and fame when they pool their talents and produce a smash hit Broadway musical. Edgar ( Monte Blue ), the playwright, is in love with April ( Madge Kennedy ), the ex- leading lady, but she doesn't discover that she loves him until it's almost too late.

Who stars in The Purple Highway?

The Purple Highway stars Madge Kennedy (April Blair), Monte Blue (Edgar Prentice, aka Edgar Craig), Vincent Coleman (Dudley Quail), Pedro de Cordoba (Joe Renard), Dore Davidson (Manny Bean). The film was directed by Henry Kolker.

How long is The Purple Highway?

The Purple Highway has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1923.

Where can I watch The Purple Highway?

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