Skin Deep (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1929, Skin Deep is a crime and drama film directed by Ray Enright, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Skin Deep is a 1929 American talking drama film directed by Ray Enright and starring Monte Blue. It was produced and distributed by the Warner Brothers. It was also released in the U.S. in a silent version for theaters not equipped yet with sound. The film is a remake of a 1922 Associated First National silent film of the same name directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Milton Sills. All copies of this film are now lost. However, the Vitaphone soundtrack, of music and effects, survive.
Who’s in it. Skin Deep stars Monte Blue as Joe Daley, Betty Compson as Sadie Rogers, Davey Lee as District Atty. Carlson's son and Alice Day as Elsie Langdon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Skin Deep has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skin Deep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skin Deep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skin Deep (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skin Deep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skin Deep worth watching?
- Skin Deep holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skin Deep?
- Skin Deep stars Monte Blue, Betty Compson, Davey Lee, Alice Day and John Davidson.
- When was Skin Deep released?
- Skin Deep was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.