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What good are medals on tortured breasts?

World War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.

Drama

Release: 1933-06-17Runtime: 72 minRating: 7 (24)

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Tom Holmes

Aline MacMahon

Aline MacMahon

Mary Dennis

Loretta Young

Loretta Young

Ruth Loring

Gordon Westcott

Gordon Westcott

Roger Winston

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Max Brinker

Berton Churchill

Berton Churchill

Mr. Winston

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

George Gibson

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Pa Dennis

Robert McWade

Robert McWade

Dr. Briggs

G. Pat Collins

G. Pat Collins

Leader of Agitators

Crew

William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

Director

James Van Trees

Director of Photography

Howard Bretherton

Howard Bretherton

Editor

Wilson Mizner

Screenplay

Robert Lord

Screenplay

Orry-Kelly

Orry-Kelly

Costume Design

Jack Okey

Art Direction

Hal B. Wallis

Hal B. Wallis

Producer

Bernhard Kaun

Original Music Composer