The Common Cause (1919)
Helene Palmer and her husband Orrin have grown apart, and she becomes infatuated with bachelor Edward Wadsworth. With the outbreak of World War I, Orrin and Edward enlist, while Helene works as a Red Cross nurse in a small French town. Edward is wounded on a dangerous scouting mission near the town and Orrin carries him to safety. The enemy invades during the night, and Orrin rescues Helene as she is about to be overpowered by a German officer. The dying Edward, morally strengthened by his experience as a soldier, encourages the couple to reunite. Soon after, peace is declared.
Director: J. Stuart Blackton
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 5, 1919
Cast
- Effie Shannon - Belgium (prologue)
- Irene Castle - France (prologue)
- Violet Heming - Britannia (prologue)
- Julia Arthur - Italy (prologue)
- Marjorie Rambeau - Columbia (prologue)
- Herbert Rawlinson - Orrin Palmer
- Sylvia Breamer - Helene Palmer
- Huntley Gordon - Edward Wadsworth
- Lawrence Grossmith - Tommy Atkins
- Louis Dean - German General
Screenplay
- Ian Hay (Screenplay)
- Anthony Paul Kelly
- Percival Knight (Screenplay)
- J. Hartley Manners (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Otto Brautigan
Production: J. Stuart Blackton Feature Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: J. Stuart Blackton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Common Cause about?
- Helene Palmer and her husband Orrin have grown apart, and she becomes infatuated with bachelor Edward Wadsworth. With the outbreak of World War I, Orrin and Edward enlist, while Helene works as a Red Cross nurse in a small French town. Edward is wounded on a dangerous scouting mission near the town and Orrin carries him to safety. The enemy invades during the night, and Orrin rescues Helene as she is about to be overpowered by a German officer. The dying Edward, morally strengthened by his experience as a soldier, encourages the couple to reunite. Soon after, peace is declared.
- Who directed The Common Cause?
- The Common Cause was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
- Who stars in The Common Cause?
- The Common Cause stars Effie Shannon, Irene Castle, Violet Heming, Julia Arthur, Marjorie Rambeau, Herbert Rawlinson.
- How long is The Common Cause?
- The Common Cause has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Common Cause?
- The Common Cause is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Common Cause produced?
- The Common Cause was produced in United States of America.