Liliom(1930)
Charles Farrell in his greatest role
Liliom Synopsis
A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
Liliom (1930) is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, released on September 27, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Charles Farrell, Rose Hobart, Estelle Taylor and H.B. Warner. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Borzage
- Writers:
- S. N. Behrman, S. N. Behrman, Sonya Levien
- Cinematographer:
- Chester A. Lyons
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Liliom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Farrell
as Liliom
Rose Hobart
as Julie
Estelle Taylor
as Mme. Muscat
H.B. Warner
as Chief Magistrate
Lee Tracy
as The Buzzard
Walter Abel
as Carpenter
- Mildred Van Dorn
Mildred Van Dorn
as Marie
Anne Shirley
as Louise
Bert Roach
as Wolf
James A. Marcus
as Linzman
Harvey Clark
as Angel Gabriel
- Frankie Genardi
Frankie Genardi
Key crew
Directed by Frank Borzage, written by S. N. Behrman, S. N. Behrman and Sonya Levien.
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Liliom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 17 ratings.
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Liliom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Liliom online?
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Who stars in Liliom?
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The main cast of Liliom (1930) includes Charles Farrell, Rose Hobart, Estelle Taylor, H.B. Warner and Lee Tracy. The film was directed by Frank Borzage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Liliom released?
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Liliom was released on September 27, 1930 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Liliom worth watching?
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Liliom (1930) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.