The Runaway
Seen it?1926 | 69 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of people who believe in big gestures and anyone who loves a strong drama. The chemistry carries it.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 9 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1926: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A movie actress, mistakenly thinking she has killed a fellow actor, goes on the run and finds herself taken in by a Kentucky mountain family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 925 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by William C. deMille
- Clara BowCynthia Meade
- Warner BaxterWade Murrell
- William PowellJack Harrison
- George BancroftLesher Skidmore
- Edythe ChapmanMrs. Murrell