Down Upon the Suwanee River (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1925, Down Upon the Suwanee River is a drama film directed by Lem F. Kennedy, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor alike. She attempts to drown herself in the river, but an old Negro rescues her. Mary returns home and finds Bill there. He has become a true believer and a member of the church during his travels, and he and Mary are happily reunited.
Who’s in it. Down Upon the Suwanee River stars Charles Emmett Mack as Bill Ruble, Mary Thurman as Mary Norwood, Arthur Donaldson as Dais Norwood and Walter Merrill as Herbert Norwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Down Upon the Suwanee River sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Upon the Suwanee River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Upon the Suwanee River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Down Upon the Suwanee River (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down Upon the Suwanee River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Down Upon the Suwanee River worth watching?
- Down Upon the Suwanee River holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Down Upon the Suwanee River?
- Down Upon the Suwanee River stars Charles Emmett Mack, Mary Thurman, Arthur Donaldson, Walter Merrill and Walter P. Lewis.
- When was Down Upon the Suwanee River released?
- Down Upon the Suwanee River was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.