Crimson Romance (1934)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

David Howard

Writers:

Milton Krims (screenplay), Sherman L. Lowe (story),

Stars:

Ben Lyon, Sari Maritza, Erich von Stroheim

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Frederick Vogeding	...	German Colonel
Oscar Apfel	...	John Fleming
Purnell Pratt	...	Franklyn Pierce
Jason Robards Sr.	...	Pierre (as Jason Robards)
Wilhelm von Brincken	...	Von Gering (as William von Brincken)

Storyline

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?

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Plot Keywords:

america | threat | ambulance driver | ambulance | immigrant | 

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Taglines:

ACROSS the flaming skies...when the dawn came up crimson...Death rode high...for lives were but a pawn in the Game of War! (original poster)

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Genres:

Action | Drama | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 October 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Katara kai aima

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mascot Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (International Recording Engineers)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Friendship or Country?

When Fred is forced to leave his job as a test pilot for being a German immigrant his friend Bob goes with him. These are the days prior to America's entry in to World War One and anti German hysteria is running high. Unable to find work Fred decides to return to Germany "where he's wanted" and Bob goes with him. Both men fall in love with a pretty ambulance driver complicating their friendship. Things get even more complicated when America enters the war and Bob feels he must join his fellow countrymen on the other side. His only hope to escape would be with Fred's help, but to do so would put Fred into terrible danger.

Interesting war drama about love, friendship and nationalism in time of war. Certainly its a pot boiler first (and a good one at that) but it also forces you to wonder which is more important friendship or country? The answer isn't that easy especially when any choice will be deadly. There really isn't much more to say beyond that except its a good little movie thats well told. Its an enjoyable hour and change that probably won't change your life but will keep you entertained.