This Mad World (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1930, This Mad World is a drama, war and romance film directed by William C. de Mille, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Parisot, a French spy in World War 1, returns home on a secret mission to visit his mother, and finds that Victoria, the wife of a German general, is billeted in the Parisot home while waiting to see her husband. Victoria discovers that Paul is a spy and, although fascinated by him, plans to reveal his identity to her husband. When the latter is unable to visit her, she attempts to go to the German army headquarters.
Who’s in it. This Mad World stars Kay Johnson as Victoria, Basil Rathbone as Paul Parisot, Louise Dresser as Pauline Parisot - Paul's Mother and Louis Natheaux as Emile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, This Mad World has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Mad World page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Mad World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Mad World (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Mad World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Mad World worth watching?
- This Mad World holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Mad World?
- This Mad World stars Kay Johnson, Basil Rathbone, Louise Dresser, Louis Natheaux and Veda Buckland.
- When was This Mad World released?
- This Mad World was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.