Director: Edward F. Cline
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
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Bobby BreenTommy Martin -
Dolores CostelloMartha Martin
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Charles RugglesSam Terwilliger
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Irene DareIrene Dare
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Dorothy PetersonAnnie Decker
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Robert BarratWilliam Decker
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John 'Dusty' KingHenry Johnson
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Margaret HamiltonMrs. Small
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Billy GilbertMr. Small
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Jonathan HaleMr. Kane
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Delmar WatsonReuben Johnson
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Spencer ChartersSmith
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Cy KendallJudd
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Charles MurrayJanitor
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 81 min |
Description:
Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha, say goodbye to Henry and Reuben Johnson as the Johnsons leave for their hometown of Goshen. Earlier, they visited the Decker family's Mennonite farm, where Tommy and Martha were staying. The film follows their efforts to gather enough money for train fare and Tommy's attempt to clear his name after a misunderstanding.
| Alternative title: | Breaking the Ice |
| Release year: | 1938 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Edward F. Cline |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | mennonites musical |
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