Breaking the Ice
1938, English. Directed by Edward F. Cline.
The story begins while Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha Martin say goodbye to Henry and Reuben Johnson. After having stopped by the Mennonite farm, where Tommy and Martha stay with the William and Annie Decker, the Johnsons are headed back to their hometown of Goshen. The balance of the film is concerned with both trying to get the necessary train fare and with Tommy clearing his name over a misunderstanding.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Edward F. ClineDirector
- Bobby BreenTommy Martin
- Dolores CostelloMartha Martin
- Charles RugglesSam Terwilliger
- Irene DareIrene Dare
- Dorothy PetersonAnnie Decker
- Robert BarratWilliam Decker
- John 'Dusty' KingHenry Johnson
- Margaret HamiltonMrs. Small
- Billy GilbertMr. Small
- Jonathan HaleMr. Kane
- Delmar WatsonReuben Johnson
- Spencer ChartersSmith
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary C. McCall, Jr., Manuel Seff, Bernard Schubert
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Breaking the Ice runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Breaking the Ice is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What movies are like Breaking the Ice?
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Who directed Breaking the Ice?
Breaking the Ice (1938) was directed by Edward F. Cline and stars Bobby Breen, Dolores Costello, Charles Ruggles.