The Right of Way (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1930, The Right of Way is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his heirs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia. He starts life afresh and is happy, until the return of his memory sends him back to resolve his old involvements.
Who’s in it. The Right of Way stars Conrad Nagel as Charley 'Beauty' Steele, Loretta Young as Rosalie Evantural, Fred Kohler as Joseph Portugais and William Janney as Billy Wantage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Right of Way has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Right of Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Right of Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Right of Way (1930)?
- In US, The Right of Way is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Right of Way worth watching?
- The Right of Way holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Right of Way?
- The Right of Way stars Conrad Nagel, Loretta Young, Fred Kohler, William Janney and Snitz Edwards.
- When was The Right of Way released?
- The Right of Way was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.