Three Comrades
“.. Torn from a million souls!”
Synopsis
A love story centered on the lives of three young German soldiers in the years following World War I. Their close friendship is strengthened by their shared love for the same woman who is dying of tuberculosis.
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Three Comrades (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-23
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Robert Taylor
Erich Lohkamp
Margaret Sullavan
Patricia Hollmann
Franchot Tone
Otto Koster
Robert Young
Gottfried Lenz
Guy Kibbee
Alfons
Lionel Atwill
Breuer
Henry Hull
Dr. Becker
Charley Grapewin
Local Doctor
Monty Woolley
Dr. Jaffe
Stanley Andrews
Officer giving toast (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Nurse at sanatorium (uncredited)
George Chandler
First comic with singer (uncredited)
Marjorie Main
Old woman by phone (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Second comic (uncredited)
Spencer Charters
Herr Schultz
Roger Converse
Becker’s Assistant
Mitchell Lewis
Boris (uncredited)
Esther Muir
Frau Schmidt (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Three Comrades
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edward E. Paramore Jr., Erich Maria Remarque
Franz Waxman
Karl Freund, Joseph Ruttenberg
Frank Sullivan
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Screenplay
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Screenplay
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Comrades
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What is Three Comrades about?
A love story centered on the lives of three young German soldiers in the years following World War I. Their close friendship is strengthened by their shared love for the same woman who is dying of tuberculosis.
Who directed Three Comrades?
Three Comrades was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Three Comrades?
The principal cast of Three Comrades includes Robert Taylor, Margaret Sullavan, Franchot Tone, Robert Young, Guy Kibbee.
When was Three Comrades released and how long is it?
Three Comrades was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Comrades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Comrades was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Three Comrades based on a book or true story?
Three Comrades is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Erich Maria Remarque".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Comrades?
Three Comrades holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).