Riff Swanson — Behind the Front Character Profile

About Riff Swanson

One of the two civil enemies who enlist in the WWI army after a young woman claims to love him. Returns to America, joins in mauling the groom at her wedding, and resumes his private feud.

Riff Swanson — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Wallace Beery

Appears in

Behind the Front (1926)

Role

Protagonist

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