The Unbeliever
Synopsis
A wealthy young American, bred to class distinction and racial intolerance, enters the Marines during the First World War. In the course of his training and his experiences in the trenches fighting, being wounded by, and being hospitalized with Germans, he comes to a recognition of the equality and brotherhood of men.
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Erich von Stroheim
Herr Lieutenant Kurt von Schnieditz
Marguerite Courtot
Virginie Harbrok
Raymond McKee
Philip Landicutt
Kate Lester
Margaret Landicutt
Frank de Vernon
“Uncle Jemmy” Landicutt
Lew Hart
Hoffman, the German gardener
Darwin Karr
“Lefty”
Sgt. Moss Gill, U.S.M.C.
Albert Mullins
Thomas Sterrett
Captain Thomas Sterrett (as Captain Thomas Sterrett)
Mortimer Martini
Eugene Harbrok, a Belgium scout
Blanche Davenport
Madam Harbrok
Harold Hallacher
Pierre Harbrok, their son
Earl Schenck
Emanuel Müller
Major Thos. Holcomb, U.S.M.C.
Commanding officer of the Marine Sector
Gertrude Norman
Marianne Marnholm
Lieutenant J. F. Rorke, U.S.M.C.
Lieut. Terence O’Shaughnessey
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
- Original Title
- The Unbeliever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Perfection Pictures, Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
Philip Tannura
George Kleine
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
George Kleine
Producer
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What is The Unbeliever about?
A wealthy young American, bred to class distinction and racial intolerance, enters the Marines during the First World War. In the course of his training and his experiences in the trenches fighting, being wounded by, and being hospitalized with Germans, he comes to a recognition of the equality and brotherhood of men.
Who directed The Unbeliever?
The Unbeliever was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The Unbeliever?
The principal cast of The Unbeliever includes Erich von Stroheim, Marguerite Courtot, Raymond McKee, Kate Lester, Frank de Vernon.
When was The Unbeliever released and how long is it?
The Unbeliever was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Unbeliever based on a book or true story?
The Unbeliever is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews".