The Purple Highway (1923): cast, story & where to watch

1923 · Film

The Purple Highway poster

Released in 1923, The Purple Highway is a comedy and drama film directed by Henry Kolker.

What it’s 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’s in it. The Purple Highway stars Madge Kennedy as April Blair, Monte Blue as Edgar Prentice, aka Edgar Craig, Vincent Coleman as Dudley Quail and Pedro de Cordoba as Joe Renard, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purple Highway page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Highway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Purple Highway (1923)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Purple Highway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Purple Highway?
The Purple Highway stars Madge Kennedy, Monte Blue, Vincent Coleman, Pedro de Cordoba and Dore Davidson.
When was The Purple Highway released?
The Purple Highway was released in 1923.