Whom the Gods Would Destroy
Synopsis
After a young inventor discovers a powerful new explosive, agents from a German chemical firm induce him to study at a German university. While there, he is repelled by certain aspects of the people, and he leaves for Belgium. When the war begins, the inventor saves a Belgian burgomaster's daughter from Prussian invaders. The inventor and the girl endure horrible suffering because of the war, but they find happiness at its end, while the formerly fighting nations direct their effort towards world peace at the Paris conferences. The assassination of Kurt Eisner of Bavaria occurs at the end.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles R. Macauley, Cyrus Townsend Brady, Nan Blair
- Original Title
- Whom the Gods Would Destroy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Charles R. McCauley Photoplays, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Charles R. Macauley, Cyrus Townsend Brady, Nan Blair
Oliver L. Sellers, Charles R. Macauley
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Oliver L. Sellers
Producer
Charles R. Macauley
Producer
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Writer
Nan Blair
Writer
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What is Whom the Gods Would Destroy about?
After a young inventor discovers a powerful new explosive, agents from a German chemical firm induce him to study at a German university. While there, he is repelled by certain aspects of the people, and he leaves for Belgium. When the war begins, the inventor saves a Belgian burgomaster's daughter from Prussian invaders. The inventor and the girl endure horrible suffering because of the war, but they find happiness at its end, while the formerly fighting nations direct their effort towards world peace at the Paris conferences. The assassination of Kurt Eisner of Bavaria occurs at the end.
Who directed Whom the Gods Would Destroy?
Whom the Gods Would Destroy was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Whom the Gods Would Destroy?
The principal cast of Whom the Gods Would Destroy includes Jack Mulhall, Pauline Starke, Kathryn Adams, Harvey Clark, Jean Hersholt.
When was Whom the Gods Would Destroy released and how long is it?
Whom the Gods Would Destroy was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.