The Lost Battalion
“And he told them to go to hell”
Synopsis
World War I, October 1918. The more than 500 men of the 77th Infantry Division of the United States Army, who have been recruited in New York City and trained in Yaphank, are sent to France, to help break down the German defenses located in the Argonne forest…
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Alexander
Major-General Robert Alexander
George McMurtry
Major George McMurtry
Charles W. Whittlesey
Lt. Col. Charles W. Whittlesey
William J. Cullen
Captain William J. Cullen
Arthur F. McKeogh
Lt. Arthur F. McKeogh
Augustus Kaiser
Lt. Augustus Kaiser
Jack Hershkowitz
Private Jack Hershkowitz
Philip Cepaglia
Corporal Philip Cepaglia
Herman J. Bergasse
Sergeant Herman J. Bergasse
J. J. Munson
Private J. J. Munson
Abraham Krotoshinisky
Private Abraham Krotoshinisky
Jack McLean
The Kicker
Gaston Glass
Harry Merwin
Marion Coakley
Nancy Bristol
Helen Ferguson
The Stenographer
May Waldron Robson
The Landlady
Sidney D'Albrook
The Burglar
Blanche Davenport
The Burglar's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burton L. King
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Logue
- Original Title
- The Lost Battalion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MacManus Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burton L. King
Charles Logue
Arthur A. Cadwell, William A. Reinhart, William H. Tuers, Roy Vaughn, Conrad Wells
Edward A. MacManus
Department Leadership Roster
Burton L. King
Director
Charles Logue
Screenplay
Edward A. MacManus
Producer
Arthur A. Cadwell
Director of Photography
William A. Reinhart
Director of Photography
William H. Tuers
Director of Photography
Roy Vaughn
Director of Photography
Conrad Wells
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Battalion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Battalion about?
World War I, October 1918. The more than 500 men of the 77th Infantry Division of the United States Army, who have been recruited in New York City and trained in Yaphank, are sent to France, to help break down the German defenses located in the Argonne forest…
Who directed The Lost Battalion?
The Lost Battalion was directed by Burton L. King.
Who stars in The Lost Battalion?
The principal cast of The Lost Battalion includes Robert Alexander, George McMurtry, Charles W. Whittlesey, William J. Cullen, Arthur F. McKeogh.
When was The Lost Battalion released and how long is it?
The Lost Battalion was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Battalion?
The Lost Battalion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).