Crimson Romance (1934)
By John Bright who wrote "Public Enemy", "Union Depot", "The Crowd Roars", and collaborated on "She Done Him Wrong"
After Fred von Bergen, a German immigrant in America, is forced from his job by anti-German hysteria before the first world war, he and his friend Bob Wilson leave America and join the German air force. There, both men fall in love with ambulance driver Alida Hoffman. When America enters the war, Bob is caught between loyalty to his home country and the threat of execution for desertion and treason to Germany. It remains for his friend Fred to extricate him from the dilemma - but at what cost?
Director: David Howard
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: October 12, 1934
Cast
- Ben Lyon - Bob Wilson
- Sari Maritza - Alida Hoffman
- Erich von Stroheim - Capt. Wolters
- Hardie Albright - Hugo
- James Bush - Fred von Bergen
- William Bakewell - Adolph
- Herman Bing - Himmelbaum
- Bodil Rosing - Mama von Bergen
- Vince Barnett - The Courier
- Arthur Clayton - Baron von Eisenlohr
Screenplay
- Milton Krims (Screenplay)
- Al Martin (Story)
- Sherman L. Lowe (Story)
Production: Mascot Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigrant
More Films by Director: David Howard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crimson Romance about?
- After Fred von Bergen, a German immigrant in America, is forced from his job by anti-German hysteria before the first world war, he and his friend Bob Wilson leave America and join the German air force. There, both men fall in love with ambulance driver Alida Hoffman. When America enters the war, Bob is caught between loyalty to his home country and the threat of execution for desertion and treason to Germany. It remains for his friend Fred to extricate him from the dilemma - but at what cost?
- Who directed Crimson Romance?
- Crimson Romance was directed by David Howard.
- Who stars in Crimson Romance?
- Crimson Romance stars Ben Lyon, Sari Maritza, Erich von Stroheim, Hardie Albright, James Bush, William Bakewell.
- How long is Crimson Romance?
- Crimson Romance has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Crimson Romance?
- Crimson Romance is a War, Action, Drama film.
- Where was Crimson Romance produced?
- Crimson Romance was produced in United States of America.