Whom the Gods Destroy (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Whom the Gods Destroy is a drama film directed by Walter Lang, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 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 dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.
Who’s in it. Whom the Gods Destroy stars Walter Connolly as John Forrester aka Eric Jann aka Peter Korotoff, Doris Kenyon as Margaret Forrester, Robert Young as Jack Forrester and Scotty Beckett as Jack Forrester, Age 4, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Whom the Gods Destroy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whom the Gods Destroy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whom the Gods Destroy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whom the Gods Destroy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whom the Gods Destroy worth watching?
- Whom the Gods Destroy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whom the Gods Destroy?
- Whom the Gods Destroy stars Walter Connolly, Doris Kenyon, Robert Young, Scotty Beckett and Henry Kolker.
- When was Whom the Gods Destroy released?
- Whom the Gods Destroy was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.