The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns
Synopsis
After a prologue where we are shown the backgrounds of Wilhelm II and Woodrow Wilson, we see the story of Conrad Le Brett from Alsace-Lorraine. Forced to fight for Germany Conrad, sees soldiers taking girls into a church to rape them and kills one who murders a baby. Shot in the encounter he is taken to a Brussels hospital run by nurse Edith Cavell where he falls in love with American nurse, Amy Gordon. After Edith Cavell assassination and the murder of Conrad’s sister Vilma by the evil Lieutenant Ober Conrad honors her dying request that he go to America and defend Alsace-Lorraine's reputation. Once there he convinces President Wilson that Alsatians should be allowed to enlist. Fighting with the "doughboys," Conrad kills Ober, and after the armistice, returns to Amy.
Top Cast
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Creighton Hale
Conrad Le Brett
Edward Connelly
Paul Le Brett
Helen Ferguson
Amy Gordon
Frank Currier
William Gordon
Frederick Truesdell
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Kolker
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Joseph Kilgour
General Von Bissing
Margaret McWade
Nurse Edith Cavell
Earl Schenck
Lieutenant Ober
Baby Ivy Ward
Elaine's Child
Andy Clark
Francois
Leo Delaney
Frederick III
Karl Dane
Von Bethmann Hollweg
Florence Billings
Vilma Le Brett
Henry Carvill
Count von Bismarck
Florence Short
Elaine
Mrs. Hunt
Marie
James A. Furey
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Karger, Albert S. Le Vino, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Screen Classics Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Miller
Maxwell Karger, Albert S. Le Vino, June Mathis
George K. Hollister
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Miller
Director
Albert S. Le Vino
Writer
June Mathis
Writer
George K. Hollister
Director of Photography
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What is The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns about?
After a prologue where we are shown the backgrounds of Wilhelm II and Woodrow Wilson, we see the story of Conrad Le Brett from Alsace-Lorraine. Forced to fight for Germany Conrad, sees soldiers taking girls into a church to rape them and kills one who murders a baby. Shot in the encounter he is taken to a Brussels hospital run by nurse Edith Cavell where he falls in love with American nurse, Amy Gordon. After Edith Cavell assassination and the murder of Conrad’s sister Vilma by the evil Lieutenant Ober Conrad honors her dying request that he go to America and defend Alsace-Lorraine's reputation. Once there he convinces President Wilson that Alsatians should be allowed to enlist. Fighting with the "doughboys," Conrad kills Ober, and after the armistice, returns to Amy.
Who directed The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns?
The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns was directed by Charles Miller.
Who stars in The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns?
The principal cast of The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns includes Creighton Hale, Edward Connelly, Helen Ferguson, Frank Currier, Frederick Truesdell.
When was The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns released and how long is it?
The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.