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Sweepings

5.819331h 20mNRMovieDrama

Daniel Pardway, starting with almost nothing after the great Chicago fire, builds the biggest department store in town. He wants to pass on the business to his three sons and daughter, but has to deal with their lack of interest or aptitude.

DirectorJohn Cromwell
WritersLester Cohen·H.W. Hanemann
ProducerDavid O. Selznick

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Cromwell

LBLionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Daniel Pardway
ELEric Linden
Eric Linden
Freddie Pardway
WGWilliam Gargan
William Gargan
Gene Pardway
GSGloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart
Phoebe
ADAlan Dinehart
Alan Dinehart
Thane Pardway
GRGregory Ratoff
Gregory Ratoff
Abe Ullman
HMHelen Mack
Helen Mack
Mamie Donahue
LLLucien Littlefield
Lucien Littlefield
Grimson
GMGeorge Meeker
George Meeker
Bert Pardway
NS
Ninetta Sunderland
Abigail Pardway
EMEsther Muir
Esther Muir
Violet
CCChick Chandler
Chick Chandler
Gene's Friend (Uncredited)

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Sweepings — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sweepings?

Sweepings isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sweepings on Netflix?

No, Sweepings is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Sweepings on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sweepings isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Sweepings for free?

Sweepings isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.