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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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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 5 other countries

Sweepings isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Romania, Spain and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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

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Is Sweepings on Netflix?

No, Sweepings is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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