Back Home and Broke (1922): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1922 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1922, Back Home and Broke is a komödie and drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. When Tom Redding's wealthy father dies and it turns out that all he left Tom was a mountain of debts, all of his "friends" desert him--except young Mary Austin. Determined to get out from all his debt, Tom heads west and eventually strikes it rich with an oil well. Now wealthy, he hatches a plan to get even with his "friends" in his hometown--by pretending to return home broke but having a colleague secretly buy up as much property in town as he can.
Who’s in it. Back Home and Broke stars Thomas Meighan as Tom Redding, Lila Lee as Mary Thorne, Frederick Burton as Otis Grimley and Cyril Ring as Eustace Grimley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Back Home and Broke sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back Home and Broke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Home and Broke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Back Home and Broke (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back Home and Broke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back Home and Broke worth watching?
- Back Home and Broke holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Back Home and Broke?
- Back Home and Broke stars Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, Frederick Burton, Cyril Ring and Charles S. Abbe.
- When was Back Home and Broke released?
- Back Home and Broke was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.