Betrayal (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, Betrayal is a drama film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. André Frey, a bohemian artist, woos and wins a rustic Swiss maid, promising to return to her after a visit to the city. The girl, Vroni, finds herself pregnant and is forced by her father to marry Poldi Moser, the mayor of the small Swiss town. Moser and Vroni are happy together, and two sons are born to them. André returns to the village periodically and finally asks Vroni to go away with him. She refuses, and he writes her an angry note. That evening, Vroni and André are involved in a toboggan accident; Vroni is killed outright, and André is fatally injured. Moser finds André's note and goes to him, demanding of the dying man to know which of the boys is in fact André's child. Thinking to protect his own son, André informs Moser that Moser's own son is his (André's) son. Moser swears vengeance on the child but relents when he realizes that he loves both boys equally.
Who’s in it. Betrayal stars Emil Jannings as Poldi Moser, Esther Ralston as Vroni, Gary Cooper as Andre Frey and Jada Weller as Hans, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betrayal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betrayal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betrayal (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Betrayal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Betrayal?
- Betrayal stars Emil Jannings, Esther Ralston, Gary Cooper, Jada Weller and Douglas Haig.
- When was Betrayal released?
- Betrayal was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.