Heartbreak

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1931 · 63 min · Drama · War · TMDB 10.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Alfred L. Werker

Cast

• Charles Farrell — John Merrick
• Madge Evans — Countess Vima Walden
• Paul Cavanagh — Captain Wolke
• Hardie Albright — Count Carl Walden
• John Arledge — Jerry Sommers