The Fountain_
Set during the first World War in neutral, but pro-German, Holland, Lewis Allison, an interned British officer, is paroled to the castle of Baron Von Leyden and finds living there, but now married to German officer Rupert Von Narwitz, his childhood sweetheart Julie. Long discussions between Julie and Allison, centering on family conflicts that kept them apart, take place before the severely wounded Von Narwitz returns to the castle and more long discussions ensue.
Starring
Ann Harding, Brian Aherne, Paul Lukas
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Fountain was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
Set during the first World War in neutral, but pro-German, Holland, Lewis Allison, an interned British officer, is paroled to the castle of Baron Von Leyden ...
The Fountain is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (20)
Ann Harding
Julie von Marwitz
Brian Aherne
Lewis Allison
Paul Lukas
Rupert von Marwitz
Jean Hersholt
Baron von Leyden
Ralph Forbes
Ballater
Violet Kemble Cooper
Baroness Van Leyden
Sara Haden
Sophie Van Leyden
Ian Wolfe
Van Arkel
Frank Reicher
Doctor
Barbara Barondess
Wife
RA
Richard Abbott
Allard Van Leyden
Rudolph Anders
Geof Van Leyden
BA
Betty Alden
Allard's wife
Douglas Wood
de Greve
Ferike Boros
Nurse
William Stack
Commandant
Christian Rub
Kerstholt
Charles McNaughton
Lampman
Desmond Roberts
Willett
MD
Mario Dominici
Townsman
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What is The Fountain about?
Set during the first World War in neutral, but pro-German, Holland, Lewis Allison, an interned British officer, is paroled to the castle of Baron Von Leyden and finds living there, but now married to German officer Rupert Von Narwitz, his childhood sweetheart Julie. Long discussions between Julie and Allison, centering on family conflicts that kept them apart, take place before the severely wounded Von Narwitz returns to the castle and more long discussions ensue.
How long is The Fountain?
The Fountain has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in The Fountain?
The cast of The Fountain includes Ann Harding, Brian Aherne, Paul Lukas, Jean Hersholt, Ralph Forbes.
What is the rating of The Fountain?
The Fountain has a rating of 9.8 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance