

Drama
Overview
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
Top Cast


Margaret Sullavan
Margaret Sullavan
Freya Roth
Margaret Sullavan
Freya Roth


James Stewart
James Stewart
Martin Breitner
James Stewart
Martin Breitner


Robert Young
Robert Young
Fritz Marberg
Robert Young
Fritz Marberg


Frank Morgan
Frank Morgan
Professor Victor Roth
Frank Morgan
Professor Victor Roth


Robert Stack
Robert Stack
Otto Von Rohn
Robert Stack
Otto Von Rohn


Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville
Elsa
Bonita Granville
Elsa


Irene Rich
Irene Rich
Mrs. Roth
Irene Rich
Mrs. Roth


William T. Orr
William T. Orr
Erich Von Rohn
William T. Orr
Erich Von Rohn


Maria Ouspenskaya
Maria Ouspenskaya
Mrs. Breitner
Maria Ouspenskaya
Mrs. Breitner


Gene Reynolds
Gene Reynolds
Rudi
Gene Reynolds
Rudi
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