Broken Dreams (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, Broken Dreams is a drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola, running about 68 minutes. “A CHILD SHOWED THEM THE WAY TO HAPPINESS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Medical intern Robert Morley is distraught after his wife dies in childbirth. He's resentful of his new son and wants nothing to do with him. He leaves the child with his aunt and uncle and heads off to Europe to pursue his medical studies. Morley returns to his hometown six years later, now a successful doctor and engaged to be married to a beautiful socialite. He also feels differently about the boy and attempts to gain custody from his aunt and uncle.
Who’s in it. Broken Dreams stars Randolph Scott as Dr. Robert Morley, Martha Sleeper as Martha Morley, Beryl Mercer as Mom and Joseph Cawthorn as Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Broken Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Dreams tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Dreams (1933)?
- In US, Broken Dreams is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Dreams worth watching?
- Broken Dreams holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Dreams?
- Broken Dreams stars Randolph Scott, Martha Sleeper, Beryl Mercer, Joseph Cawthorn and Buster Phelps.
- When was Broken Dreams released?
- Broken Dreams was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.