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DRAMA . 1933 . 1h 8m . 6.0/10

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"A CHILD SHOWED THEM THE WAY TO HAPPINESS!"

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.

Starring Randolph Scott, Martha Sleeper, Beryl Mercer
6.0/10
Rating
1h 8m
Runtime
1933
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A CHILD SHOWED THEM THE WAY TO HAPPINESS!

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.

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Cast
Randolph Scott stars as Dr. Robert Morley in Broken Dreams.
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Year context
Broken Dreams was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
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 c...
Broken Dreams is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 8m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
68 min (1h 8m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is Broken Dreams 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.
How long is Broken Dreams?
Broken Dreams has a runtime of 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Who stars in Broken Dreams?
The cast of Broken Dreams includes Randolph Scott, Martha Sleeper, Beryl Mercer, Joseph Cawthorn, Buster Phelps.
What is the rating of Broken Dreams?
Broken Dreams has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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