Breaking the Ice (1938) — AI Story Visualization

Breaking the Ice (1938) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A young boy's journey from farm life to urban performance and back to family responsibility.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Farewell and Farm Stay

The Secret Departure

Philadelphia Struggles

The Return and Recovery

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.

Directed by

Edward F. Cline

Key Cast

Rating: 6.1/10 (6 votes)