Movie Description
Whom the Gods Destroy
(1934)Overview
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.
Featured Crew
- Director : Walter Lang
- Producer : Felix Young
- Cast : Walter Connolly,Doris Kenyon,Robert Young,Scotty Beckett,Henry Kolker,Akim Tamiroff,Gilbert Emery,George Humbert,Hobart Bosworth,Macon Jones,Rollo Lloyd,Maidel Turner,Hugh Huntley,Yale Puppeteers,Walter Brennan,Charles Middleton,Ricca Allen,Stella Adams,Lois Albright,Brooks Benedict,Walter Brennan,Virginia True Boardman,Edmund Burns,Mary Carr,Allan Cavan,Ruth Clifford,Elinor Fair,Betty Francisco,Bud Geary,May Foster,Adda Gleason,Clarence Geldart,Mary Gordon,Arthur Stuart Hull,W.E. Lawrence,Mary MacLaren
Cast
John Forrester aka Eric Jann aka Peter Korotoff
Margaret Forrester
Jack Forrester
Jack Forrester, Age 4
Carlo - the Puppeteer
Peter Korotoff
Professor Weaver
Niccoli
Alec Klein
Jack Forrester - Age 14
Henry Braverman
Henrietta Crosland
Jamison - Ship's Officer
Puppeteers
Clifford (uncredited)
Constable Malcolm (uncredited)
Newfoundlander
Newfoundlander
Balkan Passenger
Man in Nightmare
Clifford
Housekeeper
Forrester Associate
Madge
Balkan Passenger
Frightened Balkan Passenger
Balkan Passenger
The Sun Rises Lead Actress
Officer Who Shoots Korotoff
Newfoundlander
Balkan Passenger
Newfoundlander
Newfoundlander
Critic
Man in Dress Clothes
Train Passenger
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Facts
Original TitleWhom the Gods Destroy
Status Released
Release Information
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1934-07-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 15m
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama