SOUND FEATURES: YOUNG NOWHERES (1929)
CREDITS
Released: October 1, 1929
Production Company: First National Pictures
Featured Cast: Richard Barthelmess, Marian Nixon, Bert Roach, Anders Randolf, Ray Turner, Jocelyn Lee, Scott Seaton
Director: Frank Lloyd
Cinematographer: Ernest Haller
Editor: Ray Curtiss
Writers: I.A.R. Wyliel (story), Bradley King (scenario and dialogue)
STORY
Albert Whalen (Richard Barthelmess) a hotel elevator operator, together with one of the pretty chambermaids , Annie Jackson (Marion Nixon), on the hotel staff are accused of breaking and entering a suite belonging to one of the guests,Mr. Cleaver (Anders Randolph). They are indeed caught in the suite but unexpected circumstances caused them to be there. Their explanations are not believed.
Written By: Les Adams
TECH
Runtime 1 hr 5 min (65 min)
Sound Mix Mono (Vitaphone)
Color Black and White
Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1
Film Length 1,600 m (6 reels) (silent version)
2,400 m (7 reels) (sound version)
Negative Format 35 mm
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm
This film is believed lost.
In September 1928, Warner Bros. Pictures purchased a majority interest in First National Pictures and from that point on, all “First National” productions were actually made under Warner Bros. control, even though the two companies continued to retain separate identities until the mid-1930’s, after which time “A Warner Bros.-First National Picture” was often used.