Heartbreak
1931, English. Directed by Alfred L. Werker.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Charles FarrellJohn Merrick
- Madge EvansCountess Vima Walden
- Paul CavanaghCaptain Wolke
- Hardie AlbrightCount Carl Walden
- John ArledgeJerry Sommers
- Claude KingCount Walden
- John St. PolisU.S. Ambassador
- Albert ContiLiaison Officer
- Theodore von EltzMilitary Prosecutor
- Wilson BengeButler (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 November 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leon Gordon, Llewellyn Hughes
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Heartbreak: quick answers
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How long is Heartbreak?
Heartbreak runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does Heartbreak have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Heartbreak on?
Heartbreak isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 November 1931. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heartbreak?
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Who directed Heartbreak?
Heartbreak (1931) was directed by Alfred L. Werker and stars Charles Farrell, Madge Evans, Paul Cavanagh.