Liliom (1930)

  • NR
  • 10/05/1930 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 34m

Charles Farrell in his greatest role

Overview

A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

Frank Borzage

Director

S. N. Behrman

Screenplay

Sonya Levien

Screenplay

Cast

Charles Farrell's headshot

Charles Farrell

Liliom
Rose Hobart's headshot

Rose Hobart

Julie
Estelle Taylor's headshot

Estelle Taylor

Mme. Muscat
H.B. Warner's headshot

H.B. Warner

Chief Magistrate
Lee Tracy's headshot

Lee Tracy

The Buzzard
Walter Abel's headshot

Walter Abel

Carpenter
Mildred Van Dorn's headshot

Mildred Van Dorn

Marie
Anne Shirley's headshot

Anne Shirley

Louise

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