Heartbreak (1931)
63 min
John Merrick and Vilma Walden, who fall in love at an embassy fundraiser in Vienna before World War I. Vilma's brother, Carl, who is a war veteran, poses as a rival for Vilma's affections. When war erupts, John requests a transfer to the Italian front, where he confronts Carl, who had borrowed his aircraft for a mission. John is devastated to learn the pilot he downed was actually Carl, leading him to announce he will no longer kill.
- Release date
- November 8, 1931
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Charles Farrell as John Merrick
- Madge Evans as Countess Vima Walden
- Paul Cavanagh as Captain Wolke
- Hardie Albright as Count Carl Walden
- John Arledge as Jerry Sommers
- Claude King as Count Walden
- John St. Polis as U.S. Ambassador
- Albert Conti as Liaison Officer
- Theodore von Eltz as Military Prosecutor
- Wilson Benge as Butler
Crew
- Alfred L. Werker · Director
- Llewellyn Hughes · Writer
- Leon Gordon · Writer
- William M. Conselman · Writer
- George Lipschultz · Composer
- Joseph H. August · Cinematographer
- Margaret Clancey · Editor