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Crimson Romance

  • 19341934
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 11m
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5.7/10
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Erich von Stroheim, Ben Lyon, and Sari Maritza in Crimson Romance (1934)
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  • Drama
  • War
After Fred von Bergen, a German immigrant in America, is forced from his job by anti-German hysteria before the first world war, he and his friend Bob Wilson leave America and join the Germa... Read allAfter Fred von Bergen, a German immigrant in America, is forced from his job by anti-German hysteria before the first world war, he and his friend Bob Wilson leave America and join the German air forceAfter Fred von Bergen, a German immigrant in America, is forced from his job by anti-German hysteria before the first world war, he and his friend Bob Wilson leave America and join the German air force
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
174
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  • Director
    • David Howard
  • Writers
    • Milton Krims(screenplay)
    • Al Martin(story)
    • Sherman L. Lowe(story)
  • Stars
    • Ben Lyon
    • Sari Maritza
    • Erich von Stroheim
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  • Director
    • David Howard
  • Writers
    • Milton Krims(screenplay)
    • Al Martin(story)
    • Sherman L. Lowe(story)
  • Stars
    • Ben Lyon
    • Sari Maritza
    • Erich von Stroheim
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    Erich von Stroheim in Crimson Romance (1934)
    Erich von Stroheim, James Bush, and Ben Lyon in Crimson Romance (1934)
    Erich von Stroheim, Ben Lyon, and Sari Maritza in Crimson Romance (1934)
    Erich von Stroheim, James Bush, Ben Lyon, and Sari Maritza in Crimson Romance (1934)

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    Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon
    • Bob Wilsonas Bob Wilson
    Sari Maritza
    Sari Maritza
    • Alida Hoffmanas Alida Hoffman
    Erich von Stroheim
    Erich von Stroheim
    • Capt. Woltersas Capt. Wolters
    James Bush
    James Bush
    • Fred von Bergenas Fred von Bergen
    William Bakewell
    William Bakewell
    • Adolphas Adolph
    Hardie Albright
    Hardie Albright
    • Hugoas Hugo
    Herman Bing
    Herman Bing
    • Himmelbaumas Himmelbaum
    Bodil Rosing
    Bodil Rosing
    • Mama von Bergenas Mama von Bergen
    Vince Barnett
    Vince Barnett
    • The Courieras The Courier
    Arthur Clayton
    Arthur Clayton
    • Baron von Eisenlohras Baron von Eisenlohr
    Oscar Apfel
    Oscar Apfel
    • John Flemingas John Fleming
    Purnell Pratt
    Purnell Pratt
    • Franklyn Pierceas Franklyn Pierce
    Jason Robards Sr.
    Jason Robards Sr.
    • Pierreas Pierre
    • (as Jason Robards)
    Wilhelm von Brincken
    Wilhelm von Brincken
    • Von Geringas Von Gering
    • (as William von Brincken)
    Brandon Hurst
    Brandon Hurst
    • English Officeras English Officer
    Crauford Kent
    Crauford Kent
    • English Officeras English Officer
    Jameson Thomas
    Jameson Thomas
    • English Officeras English Officer
    Eric Arnold
    • Von Mulleras Von Muller
    • Director
      • David Howard
    • Writers
      • Milton Krims(screenplay)
      • Al Martin(story)
      • Sherman L. Lowe(story)
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      This film's earliest documented telecasts took place in Chicago Saturday 15 September 1951 on WGN (Channel 9), in New York City Saturday 29 September 1951 on WOR (Channel 9), and in Detroit Friday 25 January 1952 on WJBK (Channel 2).

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    6/10
    Friendship or Country?
    When Fred is forced to leave his job as a test pilot for being a German immigrant his friend Bob goes with him. These are the days prior to America's entry in to World War One and anti German hysteria is running high. Unable to find work Fred decides to return to Germany "where he's wanted" and Bob goes with him. Both men fall in love with a pretty ambulance driver complicating their friendship. Things get even more complicated when America enters the war and Bob feels he must join his fellow countrymen on the other side. His only hope to escape would be with Fred's help, but to do so would put Fred into terrible danger.

    Interesting war drama about love, friendship and nationalism in time of war. Certainly its a pot boiler first (and a good one at that) but it also forces you to wonder which is more important friendship or country? The answer isn't that easy especially when any choice will be deadly. There really isn't much more to say beyond that except its a good little movie thats well told. Its an enjoyable hour and change that probably won't change your life but will keep you entertained.
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    • Release date
      • October 12, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Luftens dödsbataljon
    • Production company
      • Mascot Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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