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Whom the Gods Destroy

  • 19341934
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
69
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Robert Young, Walter Connolly, and Doris Kenyon in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
  • Drama
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to prod... Read allBroadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing... Read allBroadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he ... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
69
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  • Director
    • Walter Lang
  • Writers
    • Albert Payson Terhune(story)
    • Sidney Buchman(screenplay)
    • Fred Niblo Jr.(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Walter Connolly
    • Robert Young
    • Doris Kenyon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Walter Lang
  • Writers
    • Albert Payson Terhune(story)
    • Sidney Buchman(screenplay)
    • Fred Niblo Jr.(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Walter Connolly
    • Robert Young
    • Doris Kenyon
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    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Robert Young and Walter Connolly in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
    Doris Kenyon in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
    Robert Young and Doris Kenyon in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
    Robert Young in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
    Doris Kenyon in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
    Walter Connolly in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
    Robert Young, Walter Connolly, and Doris Kenyon in Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)

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    Walter Connolly
    Walter Connolly
    • John Forrester aka Eric Jann aka Peter Korotoffas John Forrester aka Eric Jann aka Peter Korotoff
    Robert Young
    Robert Young
    • Jack Forresteras Jack Forrester
    Doris Kenyon
    Doris Kenyon
    • Margaret Forresteras Margaret Forrester
    Macon Jones
    • Jack Forrester - Age 14as Jack Forrester - Age 14
    Scotty Beckett
    Scotty Beckett
    • Jack Forrester, Age 4as Jack Forrester, Age 4
    • (as Scott Beckett)
    Rollo Lloyd
    Rollo Lloyd
    • Henry Bravermanas Henry Braverman
    Maidel Turner
    Maidel Turner
    • Henrietta Croslandas Henrietta Crosland
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • Carlo - the Puppeteeras Carlo - the Puppeteer
    George Humbert
    George Humbert
    • Niccolias Niccoli
    Hugh Huntley
    • Jamison - Ship's Officeras Jamison - Ship's Officer
    Hobart Bosworth
    Hobart Bosworth
    • Alec Kleinas Alec Klein
    Gilbert Emery
    Gilbert Emery
    • Professor Weaveras Professor Weaver
    Akim Tamiroff
    Akim Tamiroff
    • Peter Korotoffas Peter Korotoff
    Yale Puppeteers
    • Puppeteersas Puppeteers
    • (as The Yale Puppeteers)
    Stella Adams
    Stella Adams
    • Newfoundlanderas Newfoundlander
    • (uncredited)
    Lois Albright
    • Balkan Passengeras Balkan Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Ricca Allen
    Ricca Allen
    • Newfoundlanderas Newfoundlander
    • (uncredited)
    William Arnold
    • Balkan Passengeras Balkan Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Walter Lang
    • Writers
      • Albert Payson Terhune(story)
      • Sidney Buchman(screenplay)
      • Fred Niblo Jr.(adaptation)
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    10/10
    A forgotten masterpiece
    I've just recently had the pleasure of seeing this film, which is virtually unknown, and it's one of the finest films I've seen this year. Veteran character actor Walter connolly, a familiar face but not a well known name, gives a tour-de-force understated performance in this tasteful soaper....The film includes several of the most beautiful image montages ever assembled...a lost classic worthy of renewed interest!
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    • Release date
      • July 12, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O Grande Naufrágio
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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