Drama · United States of America · 1930 · 1h 34m

Liliom

Liliom poster
Director
Frank Borzage
Cast
Charles Farrell as Liliom Rose Hobart as Julie Estelle Taylor as Mme. Muscat H.B. Warner as Chief Magistrate Lee Tracy as The Buzzard Walter Abel as Carpenter
Crew
Chester A. Lyons — Director of Photography Margaret Clancey — Editor S. N. Behrman — Screenplay Sonya Levien — Screenplay Sophie Wachner — Costume Design
Tagline

Charles Farrell in his greatest role

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
robberyafterlifehellredemptionheavencarousel pre-codeforeign language adaptation
Key Collaborators
Frank Borzage Director Chester A. Lyons Director of Photography Margaret Clancey Editor S. N. Behrman Screenplay Sonya Levien Screenplay Sophie Wachner Costume Design
Follow the Thread

Frank Borzage directed Liliom. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Frank Borzage's filmography → More Drama → Chester A. Lyons's cinematography →
Agent-readable