Honor First (1922)
Twin brothers are serving in the French army during the Great War. Jacques, a private, leads his brother's company to attack when Honoré, a lieutenant, panics and flees. Jacques, dressed in Honoré's coat, wins a vital victory, but he is mistaken for Honoré and decorated for gallantry in his brother's name. Jacques assumes Honoré's identity and goes to Paris where he meets Honoré. Honoré, after a serious disagreement, plots to have Jacques murdered but is himself killed by mistake. Jacques finds happiness with Moira, Honoré's wife from a loveless war marriage of convenience. 'Honor First' was the first film Adorée and John Gilbert made together.
Cast
- Renée Adorée - Moira Serern
- John Gilbert - Jacques Dubois / Honoré Duboois
- Hardee Kirkland - Barry Serern
- Shannon Day - Piquette
- Clarence Wilson - Tricot (the Apache) (as Wilson Hummel)
Screenplay
- Joseph F. Poland (Scenario Writer)
- George Gibbs (Novel)
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
world war i, betrayal, twins, lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Honor First about?
- Twin brothers are serving in the French army during the Great War. Jacques, a private, leads his brother's company to attack when Honoré, a lieutenant, panics and flees. Jacques, dressed in Honoré's coat, wins a vital victory, but he is mistaken for Honoré and decorated for gallantry in his brother's name. Jacques assumes Honoré's identity and goes to Paris where he meets Honoré. Honoré, after a serious disagreement, plots to have Jacques murdered but is himself killed by mistake. Jacques finds happiness with Moira, Honoré's wife from a loveless war marriage of convenience. 'Honor First' was the first film Adorée and John Gilbert made together.
- Who directed Honor First?
- Honor First was directed by Jerome Storm.
- Who stars in Honor First?
- Honor First stars Renée Adorée, John Gilbert, Hardee Kirkland, Shannon Day, Clarence Wilson.
- How long is Honor First?
- Honor First has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Honor First?
- Honor First is a Drama film.
- Where was Honor First produced?
- Honor First was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Honor First?
- The themes of Honor First include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.