

Born to Love
1931-04-17 · 82 min · ★ 5.3
A pregnant American nurse living in London during WWI, believing her soldier-fiance has been killed in France, marries a wealthy aristocrat so her child will have a father.
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- Directors
- Paul L. Stein
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Constance BennettDoris Kendall
Joel McCreaBarry Craig
Paul CavanaghSir Wilfred Drake
Frederick KerrLord Ponsonby
Louise Closser HaleLady Ponsonby
Anthony BushellLeslie Darrow
Daisy BelmoreTibbetts (uncredited)
Billy BevanDeparting British Soldier (uncredited)
Edmund BreonTom Kent (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerCaptain Peters (uncredited)
Jay EatonHotel Dancer (uncredited)
Bill ElliottHotel Dancer (uncredited)
Fred EsmeltonPonsonby's Butler (uncredited)
Mary ForbesThe Duchess (uncredited)
Robert GreigHansom Cabby (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenAide to Major General (uncredited)
Claude KingMajor General Visiting Hospital (uncredited)
Anderson LawlerWounded Soldier in Hospital (uncredited)
Eily MalyonNurse (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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