Break of Hearts (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1935, Break of Hearts is a drama and romance film directed by Philip Moeller, running about 78 minutes. “Twenty-two and wonderful... as Booth Tarkington's loveliest heroine!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Constance, a poor but aspiring composer, meets the great conductor, Franz, through their old music teacher. They fall in love, despite Constance knowing about Franz's weakness for pretty women.
Who’s in it. Break of Hearts stars Katharine Hepburn as Constance Dane Roberti, Charles Boyer as Franz Roberti, John Beal as Johnny Lawrence and Jean Hersholt as Professor Thalma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Break of Hearts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Break of Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Break of Hearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break of Hearts (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Break of Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Break of Hearts worth watching?
- Break of Hearts holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Break of Hearts?
- Break of Hearts stars Katharine Hepburn, Charles Boyer, John Beal, Jean Hersholt and Sam Hardy.
- When was Break of Hearts released?
- Break of Hearts was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.