Broken Lullaby(1932)
Honor Thy Father...And Thy Mother BUT HOW ABOUT OUR ENEMY'S PARENTS? How About His Sweetheart, the Girl We Love?
Broken Lullaby 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.
Broken Lullaby (1932) is a drama film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, released on January 24, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, Nancy Carroll and Louise Carter. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers:
- Maurice Rostand, Reginald Berkeley, Samson Raphaelson
- Producers:
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Milner
- Composer:
- W. Franke Harling
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Broken Lullaby Cast & Crew
Main 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
George Bickel
as Herr Bresslauer, Dress Shop Owner
Emma Dunn
as Frau Miller
- Reginald Pasch
Reginald Pasch
as Fritz's Father
- Rodney McLennan
Rodney McLennan
as War Veteran
Key crew
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Maurice Rostand, Reginald Berkeley and Samson Raphaelson, produced by Ernst Lubitsch.
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Broken Lullaby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 46 ratings.
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Broken Lullaby – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Broken Lullaby online?
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Broken Lullaby (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Broken Lullaby?
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The main cast of Broken Lullaby (1932) includes Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, Nancy Carroll, Louise Carter and Lucien Littlefield. The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Broken Lullaby released?
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Broken Lullaby was released on January 24, 1932 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Broken Lullaby worth watching?
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Broken Lullaby (1932) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.