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Broken Dreams
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Broken Dreams

1933-10-19 · 68 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

Medical intern Robert Morley is distraught after his wife dies in childbirth. He's resentful of his new son and wants nothing to do with him. He leaves the child with his aunt and uncle and heads off to Europe to pursue his medical studies. Morley returns to his hometown six years later, now a successful doctor and engaged to be married to a beautiful socialite. He also feels differently about the boy and attempts to gain custody from his aunt and uncle.

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Directors
Robert G. Vignola
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Randolph ScottRandolph ScottDr. Robert Morley
Martha SleeperMartha SleeperMartha Morley
Beryl MercerBeryl MercerMom
Joseph CawthornJoseph CawthornPop
Buster PhelpsBuster PhelpsBilly Morley
Charlotte MerriamCharlotte MerriamGrace
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyHopkins
Adele St. MauerMademoiselle
Phyllis LeeNurse
Martin BurtonMartin BurtonPaul
Clarence GeldartClarence GeldartDr. Fleming
Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaintJudge Harvey E. Blake
Finis BartonFinis BartonGladys
Sam FlintSam FlintDr. Greenwood

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