Movie Description
Whom the Gods Would Destroy
(1919)Overview
After a young inventor discovers a powerful new explosive, agents from a German chemical firm induce him to study at a German university. While there, he is repelled by certain aspects of the people, and he leaves for Belgium. When the war begins, the inventor saves a Belgian burgomaster's daughter from Prussian invaders. The inventor and the girl endure horrible suffering because of the war, but they find happiness at its end, while the formerly fighting nations direct their effort towards world peace at the Paris conferences. The assassination of Kurt Eisner of Bavaria occurs at the end.
Featured Crew
- Director : Frank Borzage
- Producer : Oliver L. Sellers,Charles R. Macauley
- Writer : Cyrus Townsend Brady,Nan Blair
- Cast : Jack Mulhall,Pauline Starke,Kathryn Adams,Harvey Clark,Jean Hersholt,Wilton Taylor,Charles K. French,Millard K. Wilson,Walt Whitman,Edward Hearn,Nanine Wright,George C. Pearce,Alberta Lee,Betty Schade,Utahna La Reno,Walter Perkins,Frank Newburg,John Cossar,William V. Meinke,William Dyer
Cast
Jack Randall
Julie
Elsa Clow
Wolf von Schwartz
Herr Klaw
Matthieu
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Facts
Original TitleWhom the Gods Would Destroy
Status Released
Release Information
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1919-04-15
Original Language
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesCharles R. McCauley Photoplays,First National Pictures
Genres
- Drama
