Gable is Giovanni Severa, a pilot in the Italian Air Force. He meets Angela (Hayes), an aristocratic daughter of a prince (Stone). Her father opposes their romance but they steal moments together anyway. When Giovanni goes off to fight in the 1914-1918 war, Angela waits for him so they can get married. When she learns he has died in combat, she knows she will never love again and joins a convent.

Quote-able Gable

“Well, what do you think you're doing?” first line

“Some of my best friends are uncles.”

“I don't have to be intoxicated to tell you that you're beautiful.”

“I made a vow to God once too--I vowed if I ever got out of the war I'd make you so happy you couldn't--I'd make you very happy.”

“Not as long as we're alive and love each other, it's not too late!”

                         “I'm fighting for our love. If it means disgrace then at least we have each other!”

Behind the Scenes

Based on the 1901 novel by F. Marion Crawford.

The film was essentially a remake of a remake, as it had been filmed twice before, in 1923 (with Lillian Gish and Ronald Colman) and in 1915.

Theater veteran Hayes enjoyed working with Gable and commented how he should have done more theater work.