Under the Black Eagle
“An epic of the dogs of war, packed with romance and action.”
Synopsis
A German Shepherd Dog and the people he loves are entangled in World War One.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Houston, Madeleine Ruthven, Bradley King
- Original Title
- Under the Black Eagle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Norman Houston, Madeleine Ruthven, Bradley King
Hendrik Sartov
Ben Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Madeleine Ruthven
Writer
Bradley King
Writer
Hendrik Sartov
Director of Photography
Ben Lewis
Editor
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under the Black Eagle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Black Eagle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Black Eagle about?
A German Shepherd Dog and the people he loves are entangled in World War One.
Who directed Under the Black Eagle?
Under the Black Eagle was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Under the Black Eagle?
The principal cast of Under the Black Eagle includes Ralph Forbes, Marceline Day, Flash the Dog, Bert Roach, William Fairbanks.
When was Under the Black Eagle released and how long is it?
Under the Black Eagle was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Black Eagle?
Under the Black Eagle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).