Top Cast
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Ramon Novarro
Willi Kasder
Helen Chandler
Laura
Jean Hersholt
Herr Schnabel
C. Aubrey Smith
General Von Hertz
William Bakewell
Otto
Karen Morley
Emily Kessner
Douglass Montgomery
Von Lear
Glenn Tryon
Franz
Clyde Cook
Josef
Sumner Getchell
Emil
Clara Blandick
Frau Hoffman
Edwin Maxwell
Herr Hoffman
Jackie Searl
August
Lionel Belmore
Herr Kessner (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Bystander at Baccarat Table
Allan Cavan
Reviewing Officer
Blanche Craig
(uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Haughty Casino Dowager
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Feyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Cummings
- Original Title
- Daybreak
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Feyder
Ruth Cummings, Cyril Hume, Arthur Schnitzler
Merritt B. Gerstad
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Feyder
Director
Ruth Cummings
Screenplay
Merritt B. Gerstad
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Daybreak.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daybreak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daybreak about?
An Austrian soldier must choose between a wealthy fiancee and a new girl who takes his fancy.
Who directed Daybreak?
Daybreak was directed by Jacques Feyder.
Who stars in Daybreak?
The principal cast of Daybreak includes Ramon Novarro, Helen Chandler, Jean Hersholt, C. Aubrey Smith, William Bakewell.
When was Daybreak released and how long is it?
Daybreak was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is Daybreak based on a book or true story?
Daybreak is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Schnitzler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daybreak?
Daybreak holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).