For France
Synopsis
When World War I breaks out, young West Point cadet Gerald Ackland, who is studying in Paris, joins the French army as a fighter pilot. His French fiancee, Martha Landeau, and her father flee to the family farm, which is near the Marne River, for safety. When German troops take over the area, they raid Marthe's farm and attempt to ravage her--but suddenly, out of the sky, comes a French fighter plane that scatters the Germans--and its pilot is none other than Gerald. However, that's not the end of their troubles, by any means.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Townsend Brady, William B. Courtney
- Original Title
- For France
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Cyrus Townsend Brady, William B. Courtney
Jules Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
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What is For France about?
When World War I breaks out, young West Point cadet Gerald Ackland, who is studying in Paris, joins the French army as a fighter pilot. His French fiancee, Martha Landeau, and her father flee to the family farm, which is near the Marne River, for safety. When German troops take over the area, they raid Marthe's farm and attempt to ravage her--but suddenly, out of the sky, comes a French fighter plane that scatters the Germans--and its pilot is none other than Gerald. However, that's not the end of their troubles, by any means.
Who directed For France?
For France was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in For France?
The principal cast of For France includes Edward Earle, Betty Howe, Arthur Donaldson, Mary Maurice, Frank Anderson.
When was For France released and how long is it?
For France was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.