Peace on the Western Front (1931)
A moving anti-war drama in which a father explains the futility of war to his young son. The film includes flashbacks from the father’s own nightmare experiences alongside documentary footage from Verdun, Arras and Ypres with the message that War is not a glorious adventure but ‘“a hideous ugly thing, involving sacrifices on the part of the finest manhood of every combatant nation”.
Director: Hans Nieter, Fred Swann
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: December 31, 1931
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Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hans Nieter, Fred Swann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peace on the Western Front about?
- A moving anti-war drama in which a father explains the futility of war to his young son. The film includes flashbacks from the father’s own nightmare experiences alongside documentary footage from Verdun, Arras and Ypres with the message that War is not a glorious adventure but ‘“a hideous ugly thing, involving sacrifices on the part of the finest manhood of every combatant nation”.
- Who directed Peace on the Western Front?
- Peace on the Western Front was directed by Hans Nieter, Fred Swann.
- Who stars in Peace on the Western Front?
- Peace on the Western Front stars Moore Marriott, Eric Pavitt.
- How long is Peace on the Western Front?
- Peace on the Western Front has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).