Heartbreak

Heartbreak (1931) is a drama, war film directed by Alfred L. Werker rated 10.0/10.

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.

Cast

Charles Farrell

John Merrick

Madge Evans

Countess Vima Walden

Paul Cavanagh

Captain Wolke

Hardie Albright

Count Carl Walden

John Arledge

Jerry Sommers

Claude King

Count Walden

John St. Polis

U.S. Ambassador

Albert Conti

Liaison Officer

Theodore von Eltz

Military Prosecutor

Wilson Benge

Butler (uncredited)