Two Shall Be Born (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1924, Two Shall Be Born is a drama film directed by Whitman Bennett, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. As he lies dying, Count Florian Zuleski of Poland, the head of a committee working for perpetual peace among European nations, entrusts his daughter, Mayra, with the dangerous mission of delivering some important documents to New York. Arriving in the United States, Mayra is unable to establish contact with the Polish representative and goes to live with her aunt. She soon meets Brian Kelly, who is working as a traffic cop after being disinherited by his irate millionaire father for not entering into a marriage of convenience with patrician Janet Van Wyck.
Who’s in it. Two Shall Be Born stars Jane Novak as Countess Mayra Zulenska, Kenneth Harlan as Brian Kelly, Sigrid Holmquist as Janet Van Wyck and Frank Sheridan as Dominick Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Two Shall Be Born sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Shall Be Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Shall Be Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Shall Be Born (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Shall Be Born change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Shall Be Born worth watching?
- Two Shall Be Born holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Two Shall Be Born?
- Two Shall Be Born stars Jane Novak, Kenneth Harlan, Sigrid Holmquist, Frank Sheridan and Herman Lieb.
- When was Two Shall Be Born released?
- Two Shall Be Born was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.