Straight Is the Way (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Straight Is the Way is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Sloane, running about 59 minutes. “A girl's love can make or break you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just out of prison, Benny Horowitz tries to go straight. Things are complicated by his former girlfriend and his former gangster buddies.
Who’s in it. Straight Is the Way stars Franchot Tone as Benny, May Robson as Mrs. Horowitz, Karen Morley as Bertha and Gladys George as Shirley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Straight Is the Way has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Is the Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Is the Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Is the Way (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straight Is the Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straight Is the Way worth watching?
- Straight Is the Way holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight Is the Way?
- Straight Is the Way stars Franchot Tone, May Robson, Karen Morley, Gladys George and Nat Pendleton.
- When was Straight Is the Way released?
- Straight Is the Way was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.