The World Moves On
"THE LOVE STORY OF A CENTURY THEIR love IS YOUR LOVE THEIR fear IS YOUR FEAR THEIR hope IS YOUR HOPE"
Originally released in 1934. The World Moves On is a drama/history film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Madeleine Carroll, Franchot Tone, and Reginald Denny
Synopsis
Two families, cotton merchants in England and America, with branches in France and Prussia swear to stand by each other in a belief that a great business firmly established in four countries will be able to withstand even such another calamity as the Napoleonic Wars from which Europe is slowly recovering. Then many years later, along comes World War One and the years that follow, to test the businesses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Madeleine Carroll
as Mrs. Warburton, 1825 / Mary Warburton Girard, 1914
Franchot Tone
as Richard Girard - 1825 / Richard Girard - 1914
Reginald Denny
as Erik von Gerhardt
Sig Ruman
as Baron von Gerhardt (as Siegfried Rumann)
Louise Dresser
as Baroness von Gerhardt
Raul Roulien
as Carlos Girard (1825) / Henri Girard (1914)
Stepin Fetchit
as Dixie
Lumsden Hare
as Gabriel Warburton (1825) / Sir John Warburton (1914)
Dudley Digges
as Mr. Manning
Frank Melton
as John Girard (1825)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The World Moves On about?
Two families, cotton merchants in England and America, with branches in France and Prussia swear to stand by each other in a belief that a great business firmly established in four countries will b...
Who directed The World Moves On?
The World Moves On was directed by John Ford.
How long is The World Moves On?
The World Moves On has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The World Moves On released?
The World Moves On was released on June 27, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The World Moves On?
The main cast of The World Moves On includes Madeleine Carroll, Franchot Tone, Reginald Denny, Sig Ruman, Louise Dresser.