Breaking the Ice (1938)
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The story begins while Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha Martin say goodbye to Henry and Reuben Johnson. After having stopped by the Mennonite farm, where Tommy and Martha stay with the William and Annie Decker, the Johnsons are headed back to their hometown of Goshen. The balance of the film is concerned with both trying to get the necessary train fare and with Tommy clearing his name over a misunderstanding.
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Bobby BreenTommy Martin
Dolores CostelloMartha Martin
Charles RugglesSam Terwilliger
Irene DareIrene Dare
Dorothy PetersonAnnie Decker
Robert BarratWilliam Decker
John 'Dusty' KingHenry Johnson
Margaret HamiltonMrs. Small
Billy GilbertMr. Small
Jonathan HaleMr. KaneDelmar WatsonReuben Johnson
Spencer ChartersSmithKeywords
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What is Breaking the Ice about?
The story begins while Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha Martin say goodbye to Henry and Reuben Johnson. After having stopped by the Mennonite farm, where Tommy and Martha stay with the William and Annie Decker, the Johnsons are headed back to their hometown of Goshen. The balance of the film is concerned with both trying to get the necessary train fare and with Tommy clearing his name over a misunderstanding.
How long is Breaking the Ice?
Breaking the Ice has a runtime of 81 minutes.