The Broken Wing
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The Broken Wing

OUT OF THE CLOUDS HE CAME TO "STEAL" A REBEL'S SWEETHEART

6.0 / 10 1932 1h 13mNR English
DramaRomance

Storyline

In a little Mexican village by the American border. However powerful big shot Captain Innocencio (a misnomer indeed!)is, he proves unable to charm Lolita, the shapely daughter of his neighbor, a big-time rancher. Lolita expects better than this awkward unprepossessing showoff! Besides the fortune-teller she consults tells her her true love will get into her life after a terrible storm. This very night a violent storm does break out and an American pilot, whose plane is caught in it, is forced to make an emergency landing next to where she lives. The gringo - by the name of Phil Marvin - is both dashing and good-looking. Good news for Lolita but bad news for Innocencio who is not ready to bow that easily...

Cast & Crew

Lupe Vélez

Lupe Vélez

Lolita

Lead
Leo Carrillo

Leo Carrillo

Capt. Innocencio Dos S

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Philip 'Phil' Marvin

George Barbier

George Barbier

Luther Farley

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Sylvester Cross

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Cecelia Cross

Arthur Stone

Arthur Stone

Justin Bailey

Soledad Jiménez

Soledad Jiménez

Maria

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lloyd Corrigan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Broken Wing is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker