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Release Year1929
Runtime1h 06m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Thriller
Votes3
DirectorGeorge Abbott
WritersGeorge Abbott
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHalf Way to Heaven
About Half Way to Heaven
A trapeze artist causes the death of another over their mutual love of a girl. When a new artist joins the troupe and falls in love with her, she must protect him from her ex-lover's jealous rage.
Directed by George Abbott, Half Way to Heaven leans on a strong ensemble — Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Jean Arthur, Paul Lukas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1929.
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