title: The Shannons of Broadway
text: # The Shannons of Broadway
  
  The Shannons of Broadway is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Emmett J. Flynn and starring James Gleason, Lucile Gleason and Mary Philbin. It was based on James Gleason's 1927 play of the same title, which was later remade as Goodbye Broadway.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * James Gleason as Mickey Shannon
  * Lucile Gleason as Emma Shannon
  * Mary Philbin as Tessie Swanzey
  * John Breeden as Chuck
  * Tom Santschi as Bradford
  * Harry Tyler as Eddie Allen
  * Gladys Crolius as Alice Allen
  * Helen Mehrmann as Minerva
  * Robert T. Haines as Albee
  * Slim Summerville as Newt
  * Tom Kennedy as Burt
  * Walter Brennan as Hez
  * Charley Grapewin as Swanzey
  