The Greater Glory (1926)
Fanny von Berg's engagement to Count Maxim von Hurtig is suddenly broken off and she is denounced by her family for a suspected indiscretion. When they are reduced to starvation by the war, the family members accept her earnings without acknowledging the source. As the hostess of a Viennese night club, Fanny becomes the mistress of a rich war profiteer. The Count, loving her still, prevents her from making further sacrifices for her or his people, and they find ultimate happiness in the prospect of a new life together. A lost film.
Director: Curt Rehfeld
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: May 2, 1926
Cast
- Conway Tearle - Count Maxim von Hurtig
- Anna Q. Nilsson - Fanny
- May Allison - Corinne
- Ian Keith - Pauli Birbach
- Lucy Beaumont - Tante Ilde
- Jean Hersholt - Gustav Schmidt
- Nigel De Brulier - Dr. Hermann von Berg
- Bridgetta Clark - Mitzi von Berg
- John St. Polis - Prof. Leopold Eberhardt (as John Sainpolis)
- Marcia Manon - Kaethe Eberhardt
Screenplay
- Edith O'Shaughnessy (Novel)
- June Mathis (Scenario Writer)
- June Mathis (Screenplay)
Cinematography: John W. Boyle, Arthur Martinelli
Editing: George McGuire
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
vienna, austria, lost film, partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Curt Rehfeld
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Greater Glory about?
- Fanny von Berg's engagement to Count Maxim von Hurtig is suddenly broken off and she is denounced by her family for a suspected indiscretion. When they are reduced to starvation by the war, the family members accept her earnings without acknowledging the source. As the hostess of a Viennese night club, Fanny becomes the mistress of a rich war profiteer. The Count, loving her still, prevents her from making further sacrifices for her or his people, and they find ultimate happiness in the prospect of a new life together. A lost film.
- Who directed The Greater Glory?
- The Greater Glory was directed by Curt Rehfeld.
- Who stars in The Greater Glory?
- The Greater Glory stars Conway Tearle, Anna Q. Nilsson, May Allison, Ian Keith, Lucy Beaumont, Jean Hersholt.
- How long is The Greater Glory?
- The Greater Glory has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Greater Glory?
- The Greater Glory is a Drama, War, Romance film.
- Where was The Greater Glory produced?
- The Greater Glory was produced in United States of America.