''Brothers'' is a 1929 American sound

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directed by

Scott Pembroke Scott Pembroke (September 13, 1889 – February 21, 1951) was an American director, actor and screenwriter. He directed more than 70 films between 1920 and 1937. He was born in San Francisco, California and died in Pasadena, California. P ...

and featuring

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and Barbara Bedford. The film is one of the last produced in the sound-on-film process known as

Phonofilm Phonofilm is an optical sound-on-film system developed by inventors Lee de Forest and Theodore Case in the early 1920s. Introduction In 1919 and 1920, Lee De Forest, inventor of the audion tube, filed his first patents on a sound-on-film process, ...

.IMDB entry
/ref> While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized musical score with sound effects using both the sound-on-disc and sound-on-film process.

Plot

The plot centers around the story of two orphaned brothers, Tom and Bob, who are separated after their parents' death. Bob is sent to an orphanage, while Tom runs away and eventually ends up living a life of crime. However, despite his criminal activities, Tom uses his ill-gotten gains to contribute financially to Bob's education and well-being. Years later, the brothers meet again completely unaware of their true relationship. Tom, still involved in criminal activities, attempts to recruit Bob for a con game. The situation becomes increasingly complicated as secrets are revealed and the brothers learn the truth about their past and their connection to each other. The film explores themes of brotherhood, family, and redemption. It also delves into the social issues of the time, such as poverty and the plight of orphans.

Cast

as Tom Conroy * Barbara Bedford as Doris LaRue *

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as Bob Conroy *

Richard Carle Richard Carle (born Charles Nicholas Carleton, July 7, 1871 – June 28, 1941) was an American stage and film actor as well as a playwright and stage director. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1915 and 1941. Carle was born in Som ...

as Thomas Blackwood *

George Chesebro George Newell Chesebro (July 29, 1888 – May 28, 1959) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1915 and 1954. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Los Angeles, California. Partial filmography * ''Mi ...

as Randy * Paddy O'Flynn as Norman

Music

A theme song entitled "I'm Dreaming" with words and music by Dan Dougherty was featured on the film soundtrack.

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External links

* 1929 films 1929 drama films 1929 lost films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films Films directed by Scott Pembroke Lost American drama films Rayart Pictures films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub

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