"The Gayest Side of The Great White Way" 15 May 1927 Drama, Romance 72 mins
Fannie joins Johnny to perform a music-hall act which becomes a success, until two Broadway producers catch the act and offer Fannie a job on their latest show; however, they have no place for Johnny, so Fannie turns down the offer. (Film considered lost.)
Watch the official Broadway Nights 1927 trailer in HD below.
Louis John Bartels as Baron
Lois Wilson as Fanny Franchette
Sam Hardy as Johnny Fay
Philip Strange as Bronson
De Sacia Mooers as Texas Guinan
Georgette Duval as Performer
June Collyer as Performer
Sylvia Sidney as Performer
Ann Sothern as Showgirl (uncredited)
Barbara Stanwyck as Showgirl (uncredited)
Joseph C. Boyle Director
Robert Kane Producer
Norman Houston Story
Ernest Haller Cinematography
Forrest Halsey Writer
John W. Conway Writer
Paul F. Maschke Editor
El dueto errante Trailer
Fay et Fanchette Trailer
Noites da Broadway Trailer
United States 15 May 1927
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The film was created as a compilation of footage that was, in some cases, nearly fifteen years old, and included stock footage such as medical reels containing footage of venereal diseases and films depicting white slavery.
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1927 Robert Kane Productions.
