Movie

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”

★ 5.9(16)19341h 44m

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Good to know

Director: John Ford
Release date: 1934-06-27
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox Film Corporation

About The World Moves On

The World Moves On is a 1934 movie in the Drama, History and Romance genres, directed by John Ford, starring Madeleine Carroll, Franchot Tone and Reginald Denny. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The World Moves On in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Madeleine Carroll

Mrs. Warburton, 1825 / Mary Warburton Girard, 1914

Franchot Tone

Richard Girard - 1825 / Richard Girard - 1914

Reginald Denny

Erik von Gerhardt

Sig Ruman

Baron von Gerhardt (as Siegfried Rumann)

Louise Dresser

Baroness von Gerhardt

Raul Roulien

Carlos Girard (1825) / Henri Girard (1914)

Stepin Fetchit

Dixie

Lumsden Hare

Gabriel Warburton (1825) / Sir John Warburton (1914)

Dudley Digges

Mr. Manning

Frank Melton

John Girard (1825)

Brenda Fowler

Madame Agnes Girard (1825)

Russell Simpson

Notary (1825)

Themes & keywords

family relationshipssinking ship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The World Moves On in South Africa?+

The World Moves On is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The World Moves On on Netflix?+

The World Moves On is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The World Moves On?+

The World Moves On has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The World Moves On?+

The World Moves On stars Madeleine Carroll, Franchot Tone, Reginald Denny, Sig Ruman and Louise Dresser.

When did The World Moves On come out?+

The World Moves On is a 1934 movie directed by John Ford.

What genre is The World Moves On?+

The World Moves On is Drama, History, Romance and War film.

Who directed The World Moves On?+

The World Moves On was directed by John Ford.