The Purple Highway 100 years old

The Purple Highway

Two inmates and a cleaning girl at a home for struggling artists achieve success and fame when they pool their talents and produce a smash hit Broadway musical. Edgar ( Monte Blue ), the playwright, is in love with April ( Madge Kennedy ), the ex- leading lady, but she doesn't discover that she loves him until it's almost too late.

Credits

The Purple Highway Cast

Name Character
Madge Kennedy She was 32, 96 years old when she died as April Blair
Charles Kent He was 71, 70 years old when he died as Mr. Olgivie
Monte Blue He was 36, 76 years old when he died as Edgar Prentice, aka Edgar Craig
Pedro de Cordoba He was 41, 68 years old when he died as Joe Renard
Winifred Harris She was 43, 92 years old when she died as Mrs. Quail
Emily Fitzroy She was 63, 93 years old when she died as Mrs. Carney
William H. Tooker He was 53, 67 years old when he died as Mr. Quail

The Purple Highway Crew

Name Department
Luther Reed as Theatre Play. He was 35 (72) years old when He died Writing
Henry Kolker as Director. He was 48 (72) years old when He died Directing
Hale Hamilton as Theatre Play. He was 43 (62) years old when He died Writing
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The Purple Highway (100 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, August 05, 1923