Liliom
“Charles Farrell in his greatest role”
Synopsis
A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
Top Cast
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Charles Farrell
Liliom
Rose Hobart
Julie
Estelle Taylor
Mme. Muscat
H.B. Warner
Chief Magistrate
Lee Tracy
The Buzzard
Walter Abel
Carpenter
Mildred Van Dorn
Marie
Anne Shirley
Louise
Bert Roach
Wolf
James A. Marcus
Linzman
Harvey Clark
Angel Gabriel
Frankie Genardi
Oscar Apfel
Stefen Kadar
Sidney D'Albrook
Suicidal Train Passenger
June Gittelson
Buttercup
Martha Mattox
Housekeeper
Jack Raymond
Train Passenger
Phillips Smalley
Dr. Reich
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- S. N. Behrman, Sonya Levien
- Original Score
- Richard Fall, Samuel Kaylin
- Original Title
- Liliom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
S. N. Behrman, Sonya Levien, Ferenc Molnár
Richard Fall, Samuel Kaylin
Chester A. Lyons
Margaret Clancey
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Sophie Wachner
Costume Design
S. N. Behrman
Screenplay
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
Margaret Clancey
Editor
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liliom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Liliom about?
A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
Who directed Liliom?
Liliom was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Liliom?
The principal cast of Liliom includes Charles Farrell, Rose Hobart, Estelle Taylor, H.B. Warner, Lee Tracy.
When was Liliom released and how long is it?
Liliom was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Liliom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Liliom was composed by Richard Fall, Samuel Kaylin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Liliom?
Liliom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).