Havoc
“The Love-Torn Souls of War-Dazed Women!”
Synopsis
A war drama produced only 7 years after the end of World War I. Based on the play by Henry Wallace it chronicles two Englishmen, Dick Chappell (George O'Brien) and Roddy Dunton (Walter McGrail) at the dawn of The Great War. Both men are in love with the same woman, Violet Deering (Margaret Livingston). Chappell, whose proposal has been accepted by Violet, enlists for the war in Europe hoping to distinguish himself and make his fiancé proud of him.
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George O'Brien
Dick Chappel
Madge Bellamy
Tessie Dunton
Walter McGrail
Roddy Dunton
Eulalie Jensen
Alice Deering
Margaret Livingston
Violet Deering
Leslie Fenton
Babe
David Butler
Smithy
Bertram Grassby
Alexi Betskoy
Harvey Clark
Biddle
Wade Boteler
Sergeant Major
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Chappel
E.H. Calvert
Regimental Adjutant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Wall, Edmund Goulding
- Original Title
- Havoc
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Harry Wall, Edmund Goulding
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Wall
Writer
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Edmund Goulding
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Havoc
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Havoc about?
A war drama produced only 7 years after the end of World War I. Based on the play by Henry Wallace it chronicles two Englishmen, Dick Chappell (George O'Brien) and Roddy Dunton (Walter McGrail) at the dawn of The Great War. Both men are in love with the same woman, Violet Deering (Margaret Livingston). Chappell, whose proposal has been accepted by Violet, enlists for the war in Europe hoping to distinguish himself and make his fiancé proud of him.
Who directed Havoc?
Havoc was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Havoc?
The principal cast of Havoc includes George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Walter McGrail, Eulalie Jensen, Margaret Livingston.
When was Havoc released and how long is it?
Havoc was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.