Breaking the Ice (1938)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Bobby Breen

Tommy Martin

Dolores Costello

Martha Martin

Charles Ruggles

Sam Terwilliger

Irene Dare

Irene Dare

Dorothy Peterson

Annie Decker

Robert Barrat

William Decker

John 'Dusty' King

Henry Johnson

Margaret Hamilton

Mrs. Small

Billy Gilbert

Mr. Small

Jonathan Hale

Mr. Kane

Delmar Watson

Reuben Johnson

Spencer Charters

Smith

Director & Crew

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