Broken Dreams (1933)

6.5/10 68 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Randolph Scott

Dr. Robert Morley

Martha Sleeper

Martha Morley

Beryl Mercer

Mom

Joseph Cawthorn

Pop

Buster Phelps

Billy Morley

Charlotte Merriam

Grace

Sidney Bracey

Hopkins

Martin Burton

Paul

Clarence Geldart

Dr. Fleming

Edward LeSaint

Judge Harvey E. Blake

Finis Barton

Gladys

Sam Flint

Dr. Greenwood

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