A Wide Open Town (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1922, A Wide Open Town is a drama film directed by Ralph Ince, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Billy Clifford, who has served a sentence in reform school for devoted friend Talbot, later in life becomes a successful gambler. He meets and falls in love with Helen Morely, daughter of the mayor. His partner, advised that the mayor intends to raid his establishment, kidnaps Helen and holds her prisoner as security against the raid.
Who’s in it. A Wide Open Town stars Conway Tearle as Billy Clifford, Faire Binney as Helen Morely, Ned Sparks as Si Ryan and Bobby Connelly as Gov. Talbot as a Boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Wide Open Town 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 A Wide Open Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Wide Open Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Wide Open Town (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Wide Open Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Wide Open Town worth watching?
- A Wide Open Town holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Wide Open Town?
- A Wide Open Town stars Conway Tearle, Faire Binney, Ned Sparks, Bobby Connelly and James Seeley.
- When was A Wide Open Town released?
- A Wide Open Town was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.