Heartbreak

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Llewellyn Hughes, Leon Gordon

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

8 November 1931

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Charles Farrell

  John Merrick

• 

  Madge Evans

  Countess Vima Walden

• 

  Paul Cavanagh

  Captain Wolke

• 

  Hardie Albright

  Count Carl Walden

• 

  John Arledge

  Jerry Sommers

• 

  Claude King

  Count Walden

• 

  John St. Polis

  U.S. Ambassador

• 

  Albert Conti

  Liaison Officer

• 

  Theodore von Eltz

  Military Prosecutor

• Wilson Benge

  Butler (uncredited)