Betrayal
Originally released in 1929. Betrayal is a drama film. directed by Lewis Milestone. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emil Jannings, Esther Ralston, and Gary Cooper
Synopsis
André Frey, a bohemian artist, woos and wins a rustic Swiss maid, promising to return to her after a visit to the city. The girl, Vroni, finds herself pregnant and is forced by her father to marry Poldi Moser, the mayor of the small Swiss town. Moser and Vroni are happy together, and two sons are born to them. André returns to the village periodically and finally asks Vroni to go away with him. She refuses, and he writes her an angry note. That evening, Vroni and André are involved in a toboggan accident; Vroni is killed outright, and André is fatally injured. Moser finds André's note and goes to him, demanding of the dying man to know which of the boys is in fact André's child. Thinking to protect his own son, André informs Moser that Moser's own son is his (André's) son. Moser swears vengeance on the child but relents when he realizes that he loves both boys equally.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betrayal about?
André Frey, a bohemian artist, woos and wins a rustic Swiss maid, promising to return to her after a visit to the city. The girl, Vroni, finds herself pregnant and is forced by her father to marry...
Who directed Betrayal?
Betrayal was directed by Lewis Milestone.
How long is Betrayal?
Betrayal has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Betrayal released?
Betrayal was released on May 11, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Betrayal?
The main cast of Betrayal includes Emil Jannings, Esther Ralston, Gary Cooper, Jada Weller, Douglas Haig.