Broken Dreams
“A CHILD SHOWED THEM THE WAY TO HAPPINESS!”
Synopsis
Medical intern Robert Morley is distraught after his wife dies in childbirth. He's resentful of his new son and wants nothing to do with him. He leaves the child with his aunt and uncle and heads off to Europe to pursue his medical studies. Morley returns to his hometown six years later, now a successful doctor and engaged to be married to a beautiful socialite. He also feels differently about the boy and attempts to gain custody from his aunt and uncle.
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Dr. Robert Morley
Martha Sleeper
Martha Morley
Beryl Mercer
Mom
Joseph Cawthorn
Pop
Buster Phelps
Billy Morley
Charlotte Merriam
Grace
Sidney Bracey
Hopkins
Adele St. Mauer
Mademoiselle
Phyllis Lee
Nurse
Martin Burton
Paul
Clarence Geldart
Dr. Fleming
Edward LeSaint
Judge Harvey E. Blake
Finis Barton
Gladys
Sam Flint
Dr. Greenwood
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude Fulton, Olga Printzlau
- Original Title
- Broken Dreams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Maude Fulton, Olga Printzlau
Ben Verschleiser
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Ben Verschleiser
Producer
Maude Fulton
Writer
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 Broken Dreams
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What is Broken Dreams about?
Medical intern Robert Morley is distraught after his wife dies in childbirth. He's resentful of his new son and wants nothing to do with him. He leaves the child with his aunt and uncle and heads off to Europe to pursue his medical studies. Morley returns to his hometown six years later, now a successful doctor and engaged to be married to a beautiful socialite. He also feels differently about the boy and attempts to gain custody from his aunt and uncle.
Who directed Broken Dreams?
Broken Dreams was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in Broken Dreams?
The principal cast of Broken Dreams includes Randolph Scott, Martha Sleeper, Beryl Mercer, Joseph Cawthorn, Buster Phelps.
When was Broken Dreams released and how long is it?
Broken Dreams was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Dreams?
Broken Dreams holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).