Movie

Broken Lullaby

“Honor Thy Father...And Thy Mother BUT HOW ABOUT OUR ENEMY'S PARENTS? How About His Sweetheart, the Girl We Love?”

★ 7.5(44)19321h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Release date: 1932-01-24
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Broken Lullaby

Broken Lullaby is a 1932 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, starring Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes and Nancy Carroll. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Broken Lullaby in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Dr. H. Holderlin

Phillips Holmes

Paul Renard

Nancy Carroll

Fraulein Elsa

Louise Carter

Frau Holderlin

Lucien Littlefield

Herr Walter Schultz

Tom Douglas

Walter Holderlin

Zasu Pitts

Anna, Holderlin's Maid

Frank Sheridan

Priest

George Bickel

Herr Bresslauer, Dress Shop Owner

Emma Dunn

Frau Miller

Reginald Pasch

Fritz's Father

Rodney McLennan

War Veteran

Themes & keywords

guiltgerman soldier

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Broken Lullaby in Canada?+

Broken Lullaby is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Broken Lullaby on Netflix?+

Broken Lullaby is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Broken Lullaby?+

Broken Lullaby has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in Broken Lullaby?+

Broken Lullaby stars Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, Nancy Carroll, Louise Carter and Lucien Littlefield.

When did Broken Lullaby come out?+

Broken Lullaby is a 1932 movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

What genre is Broken Lullaby?+

Broken Lullaby is Drama film.

Who directed Broken Lullaby?+

Broken Lullaby was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.