For Valour
Synopsis
Melia Nobbs, a young Canadian woman, supports both her invalid father Ambrose and brother Henry. When Henry faces arrest for helping himself to his employer's cash, Melia steals the amount from the star of the theater where she has been dancing and offers it to her brother if he will enlist in the army. Henry agrees and goes off to war, making Ambrose proud of his son, but when Ambrose learns that his daughter has been arrested for theft, he disowns her. Melia does not reveal the reason for taking the money and is sent to prison. Meanwhile, Henry fights bravely in France and returns home minus an arm but wearing the Victoria Cross. He finds his sister, weak and worn from overwork, in the prison hospital. Seeing her brother with his medals, Melia realizes that her sacrifices for him and her country have not been in vain, and that in her own way, she has served her country.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Shirley, I.A.R. Wylie
- Original Title
- For Valour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Parker
Robert Shirley, I.A.R. Wylie
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Parker
Director
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What is For Valour about?
Melia Nobbs, a young Canadian woman, supports both her invalid father Ambrose and brother Henry. When Henry faces arrest for helping himself to his employer's cash, Melia steals the amount from the star of the theater where she has been dancing and offers it to her brother if he will enlist in the army. Henry agrees and goes off to war, making Ambrose proud of his son, but when Ambrose learns that his daughter has been arrested for theft, he disowns her. Melia does not reveal the reason for taking the money and is sent to prison. Meanwhile, Henry fights bravely in France and returns home minus an arm but wearing the Victoria Cross. He finds his sister, weak and worn from overwork, in the prison hospital. Seeing her brother with his medals, Melia realizes that her sacrifices for him and her country have not been in vain, and that in her own way, she has served her country.
Who directed For Valour?
For Valour was directed by Albert Parker.
Who stars in For Valour?
The principal cast of For Valour includes Winifred Allen, Richard Barthelmess, Henry Weaver, Mabel Ballin.
When was For Valour released and how long is it?
For Valour was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.