Heartbreak (1931)
John Merrick and Vilma Walden, who fall in love at an embassy fundraiser in Vienna before World War I. Vilma's brother, Carl, who is a war veteran, poses as a rival for Vilma's affections. When war erupts, John requests a transfer to the Italian front, where he confronts Carl, who had borrowed his aircraft for a mission. John is devastated to learn the pilot he downed was actually Carl, leading him to announce he will no longer kill.
Director:
Alfred L. Werker
Writer:
Leon Gordon
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Charles Farrell as John Merrick |
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Madge Evans as Countess Vima Walden |
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Paul Cavanagh as Captain Wolke |
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Hardie Albright as Count Carl Walden |
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John Arledge as Jerry Sommers |
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Claude King as Count Walden |
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John St. Polis as U.S. Ambassador |
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Albert Conti as Liaison Officer |
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Theodore von Eltz as Military Prosecutor |
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Wilson Benge as Butler (uncredited) |
| Writing | Leon Gordon | Screenplay |
| Writing | Llewellyn Hughes | Story |
| Directing | Alfred L. Werker | Director |
| Camera | Joseph H. August | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Margaret Clancey | Editor |
