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Breaking the Ice (1938): Cast

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Breaking the Ice is a 1938 drama directed by Edward F. Cline, starring Dolores Costello as Martha Martin, Bobby Breen and John 'Dusty' King. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Breaking the Ice (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Edward F. Cline
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Breaking the Ice About?

The premise of Breaking the Ice without spoilers.

Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha, bid farewell to Henry and Reuben Johnson before the Johnsons resume their journey home to Goshen after a stop at a Mennonite farm where the Deckers host Tommy and Martha. The film then follows their scramble for train fare and Tommy’s effort to clear his name after a misunderstanding.

Breaking the Ice Themes & Keywords

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  • mother
  • mennonite
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Cast & crew

Breaking the Ice Cast & Characters

Dolores Costello leads the cast as Martha Martin, with Bobby Breen as Tommy Martin and John 'Dusty' King as Henry Johnson. Directed by Edward F. Cline; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edward F. Cline

More films directed by Edward F. Cline: Crazy House, Behind the Eight Ball, Private Buckaroo and What’s Cookin’?.

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Cars

Cars in Breaking the Ice

2 cars on screen: the 1938 LaSalle Convertible Sedan and the Ford Model TT.

  • 1938 LaSalle Convertible Sedan in Breaking the Ice 1938 LaSalle Convertible Sedan Important role
  • Ford Model TT in Breaking the Ice Ford Model TT Minor role

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Breaking the Ice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Breaking the Ice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Breaking the Ice?

Breaking the Ice runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Breaking the Ice released?

Breaking the Ice was released on September 22, 1938.

Who directed Breaking the Ice?

Breaking the Ice was directed by Edward F. Cline.

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Who is in the cast of Breaking the Ice?

Breaking the Ice stars Dolores Costello as Martha Martin, Bobby Breen as Tommy Martin and John 'Dusty' King as Henry Johnson, among 14 credited actors.

Does Breaking the Ice have a post-credit scene?

No. Breaking the Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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