Broken Lullaby
"Honor Thy Father...And Thy Mother BUT HOW ABOUT OUR ENEMY'S PARENTS? How About His Sweetheart, the Girl We Love?"
Originally released in 1932. Broken Lullaby is a drama film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, and Nancy Carroll
Synopsis
A young French soldier in World War I is overcome with guilt when he kills a German soldier who, like himself, is a musically gifted conscript, each having attended the same musical conservatory in France. The fact that the incident occurred in war does not assuage his guilt. He travels to Germany to meet the man's family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1932
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (41 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Dr. H. Holderlin
Phillips Holmes
as Paul Renard
Nancy Carroll
as Fraulein Elsa
Louise Carter
as Frau Holderlin
Lucien Littlefield
as Herr Walter Schultz
Tom Douglas
as Walter Holderlin
Zasu Pitts
as Anna, Holderlin's Maid
Frank Sheridan
as Priest
George Bickel
as Herr Bresslauer, Dress Shop Owner
Emma Dunn
as Frau Miller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Lullaby about?
A young French soldier in World War I is overcome with guilt when he kills a German soldier who, like himself, is a musically gifted conscript, each having attended the same musical conservatory in...
Who directed Broken Lullaby?
Broken Lullaby was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is Broken Lullaby?
Broken Lullaby has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Broken Lullaby released?
Broken Lullaby was released on January 24, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken Lullaby?
The main cast of Broken Lullaby includes Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, Nancy Carroll, Louise Carter, Lucien Littlefield.