Broken Lullaby

(1932)Directed by Ernst Lubitsch76 minDrama
Honor Thy Father...And Thy Mother BUT HOW ABOUT OUR ENEMY'S PARENTS? How About His Sweetheart, the Girl We Love?

A young French soldier in World War I is overcome with guilt when he kills a German soldier who, like himself, is a musically gifted conscript, each having attended the same musical conservatory in France. The fact that the incident occurred in war does not assuage his guilt. He travels to Germany to meet the man's family.

Lionel Barrymoreas Dr. H. Holderlin
Phillips Holmesas Paul Renard
Nancy Carrollas Fraulein Elsa
Louise Carteras Frau Holderlin
Lucien Littlefieldas Herr Walter Schultz
Tom Douglasas Walter Holderlin
Zasu Pittsas Anna, Holderlin's Maid
George Bickelas Herr Bresslauer, Dress Shop Owner
Emma Dunnas Frau Miller
Reginald Paschas Fritz's Father
Rodney McLennanas War Veteran
George Irvingas Townsman (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas Frau Schmidt - Townswoman (uncredited)
Tully Marshallas Gravedigger (uncredited)
Marvin Stephens