Brothers (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film
Released in 1931, Brothers is a drama film directed by Scott Pembroke, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Young orphaned brothers Tom and Bob are separated when Bob is taken to an orphan asylum by the authorities and Tom escapes. As time goes by Tom takes to a life of crime, but uses the proceeds to contribute to Bob's education. Years later the brothers meet again when Tom tries to involve Bob in a con game--and neither one knows that the other is his brother. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. Brothers stars Cornelius Keefe as Tom Conroy, Arthur Rankin as Bob Conroy, Barbara Bedford as Doris LaRue and Richard Carle as Thomas Blackwood, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brothers (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Brothers?
- Brothers stars Cornelius Keefe, Arthur Rankin, Barbara Bedford, Richard Carle and George Chesebro.
- When was Brothers released?
- Brothers was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.