The Unbeliever (1918)
A wealthy young American, bred to class distinction and racial intolerance, enters the Marines during the First World War. In the course of his training and his experiences in the trenches fighting, being wounded by, and being hospitalized with Germans, he comes to a recognition of the equality and brotherhood of men.
Director: Alan Crosland
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 15, 1918
Cast
- Erich von Stroheim - Herr Lieutenant Kurt von Schnieditz
- Marguerite Courtot - Virginie Harbrok
- Raymond McKee - Philip Landicutt
- Kate Lester - Margaret Landicutt
- Frank de Vernon - “Uncle Jemmy” Landicutt
- Lew Hart - Hoffman, the German gardener
- Darwin Karr - “Lefty”
- Sgt. Moss Gill, U.S.M.C. - Albert Mullins
- Thomas Sterrett - Captain Thomas Sterrett (as Captain Thomas Sterrett)
- Mortimer Martini - Eugene Harbrok, a Belgium scout
Screenplay
- Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews (Novel)
Cinematography: Philip Tannura
Production: Perfection Pictures, Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i, racial tension, u.s. marine
More Films by Director: Alan Crosland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Unbeliever about?
- A wealthy young American, bred to class distinction and racial intolerance, enters the Marines during the First World War. In the course of his training and his experiences in the trenches fighting, being wounded by, and being hospitalized with Germans, he comes to a recognition of the equality and brotherhood of men.
- Who directed The Unbeliever?
- The Unbeliever was directed by Alan Crosland.
- Who stars in The Unbeliever?
- The Unbeliever stars Erich von Stroheim, Marguerite Courtot, Raymond McKee, Kate Lester, Frank de Vernon, Lew Hart.
- How long is The Unbeliever?
- The Unbeliever has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Unbeliever?
- The Unbeliever is a War, Drama film.
- Where was The Unbeliever produced?
- The Unbeliever was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Unbeliever?
- The themes of The Unbeliever include: The Horror of War and Humanity.