The Fountain (1934)
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.
Director: John Cromwell
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: August 22, 1934
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Samuel Hoffenstein (Screenplay)
- Jane Murfin
- Charles Morgan
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Henry W. Gerrard
Editing: William Morgan
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Cromwell
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Fountain?
- The Fountain was directed by John Cromwell.
- Who stars in The Fountain?
- The Fountain stars Ann Harding, Brian Aherne, Paul Lukas, Jean Hersholt, Ralph Forbes, Violet Kemble Cooper.
- How long is The Fountain?
- The Fountain has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Fountain?
- The Fountain is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Fountain produced?
- The Fountain was produced in United States of America.