In 1914, Paul Baumer (Lew Ayres) is persuaded to join the German army for the glory of the Fatherland. Trained under Himmelstoss (John Wray), a brutal corporal, Baumer and the other young soldiers by his side harden, realizing the tragic futility of war as death surronds them. Directed by Lewis Milestone. With Louis Wolheim, Russell Gleason, Arnold Lucy and Ben Alexander. Categories: War, Drama, Action, Based on a Novel. Year: 1930.
1930 in All Quiet on the Western Front
Upon his return from Africa, noted explorer Captain Spaulding (Groucho Marx) attends a gala party in his honor held by a Mrs. Rittenhouse (Lillian Roth). During the festivities, a valuable painting that had been on display goes missing and the Marx brothers offer to lend a hand to help recover it. Directed by Victor Heerman. With Harpo Marx, Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1930.
1930 in Animal Crackers