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Breaking the Ice (1938)

5.4 | Sep 22, 1938 (US) | Drama | 01:21

The story begins while Tommy Martin and his mother, Martha Martin say goodbye to Henry and Reuben Johnson. After having stopped by the Mennonite farm, where Tommy and Martha stay with the William and Annie Decker, the Johnsons are headed back to their hometown of Goshen. The balance of the film is concerned with both trying to get the necessary train fare and with Tommy clearing his name over a misunderstanding.

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Bobby Breen
Tommy Martin
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Dolores Costello
Martha Martin
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Charles Ruggles
Sam Terwilliger
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Irene Dare
Irene Dare
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Dorothy Peterson
Annie Decker
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Robert Barrat
William Decker
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John 'Dusty' King
Henry Johnson
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Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Small
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Billy Gilbert
Mr. Small
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Jonathan Hale
Mr. Kane