Broken Lullaby (1932)

Name: Broken Lullaby
Genre: Drama
Released: 1932
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, Nancy Carroll, Louise Carter, Lucien Littlefield

1h 16m United States of America

Drama

Plot

A young French soldier grapples with profound remorse after taking the life of a German soldier during World War I. Both men shared a passion for music, having trained at the same conservatory in France, intensifying his feelings of culpability. Seeking redemption and closure, he journeys to Germany to confront the soldier's family, hoping to express his sorrow and perhaps find some solace from the haunting weight of his actions. The story explores themes of guilt, humanity, and the tragic consequences of war, resonating deeply with those caught in its turmoil.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore Phillips Holmes Nancy Carroll Louise Carter Lucien Littlefield Tom Douglas Zasu Pitts Frank Sheridan George Bickel Emma Dunn Reginald Pasch Rodney McLennan George Irving Marjorie Main Tully Marshall