Whom the Gods Destroy
Synopsis
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.
Top Cast
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Walter Connolly
John Forrester aka Eric Jann aka Peter Korotoff
Doris Kenyon
Margaret Forrester
Robert Young
Jack Forrester
Scotty Beckett
Jack Forrester, Age 4
Henry Kolker
Carlo - the Puppeteer
Akim Tamiroff
Peter Korotoff
Gilbert Emery
Professor Weaver
George Humbert
Niccoli
Hobart Bosworth
Alec Klein
Macon Jones
Jack Forrester - Age 14
Rollo Lloyd
Henry Braverman
Maidel Turner
Henrietta Crosland
Hugh Huntley
Jamison - Ship's Officer
Yale Puppeteers
Puppeteers
Walter Brennan
Clifford (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Constable Malcolm (uncredited)
Ricca Allen
Newfoundlander
Stella Adams
Newfoundlander
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman
- Original Title
- Whom the Gods Destroy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Sidney Buchman, Albert Payson Terhune
Felix Young
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Felix Young
Producer
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
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 Whom the Gods Destroy
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What is Whom the Gods Destroy about?
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.
Who directed Whom the Gods Destroy?
Whom the Gods Destroy was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Whom the Gods Destroy?
The principal cast of Whom the Gods Destroy includes Walter Connolly, Doris Kenyon, Robert Young, Scotty Beckett, Henry Kolker.
When was Whom the Gods Destroy released and how long is it?
Whom the Gods Destroy was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whom the Gods Destroy?
Whom the Gods Destroy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).