Brotherly Love (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Brotherly Love is a comedy and drama film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 67 minutes. “Dane and Arthur meet on the football field, but the numbers on their manly chests are their cell numbers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oscar, a tough guard at Newberry Prison, gets into an argument with Jerry, a smallish barber. He causes Jerry to be arrested as a fugitive, and gets him sent to Newberry. It's not long before both men fall in love with Mary, the daughter of the warden. Oscar gets Jerry put on the prison football team, where he is the smallest guy there, figuring that he will look like a fool in front of Mary and then she will pick Oscar. However, things don't turn out quite the way Oscar planned.
Who’s in it. Brotherly Love stars Karl Dane as Oscar, George K. Arthur as Jerry, Jean Arthur as Mary and Richard Carlyle as Warden Brown, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brotherly Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brotherly Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brotherly Love (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brotherly Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Brotherly Love?
- Brotherly Love stars Karl Dane, George K. Arthur, Jean Arthur, Richard Carlyle and Edward Connelly.
- When was Brotherly Love released?
- Brotherly Love was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.