The Big Parade
“The epic of the American doughboy!”
Synopsis
The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Big Parade (1925) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-04
Top Cast
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John Gilbert
James 'Jim' Apperson
Renée Adorée
Melisande
Hobart Bosworth
Mr. Apperson
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Apperson
Claire Adams
Justyn Reed
Robert Ober
Harry Apperson
Tom O'Brien
Michael Olysius 'Bull' O'Hara
Karl Dane
'Slim' Jensen
Rosita Marstini
Melisande's Mother
Julanne Johnston
Justine Devereux (uncredited)
Kathleen Key
Miss Apperson (uncredited)
Carl Roup
Doughboy (uncredited)
Arthur H. Allen
Dying German
George Beranger
Patriotic Letter Reader
Harry Crocker
Doughboy
Dan Mason
Second Patriotic Letter Reader
Carl Voss
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$382K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
52.36x
+$19.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Behn
- Original Score
- William Axt, Maurice Baron, David Mendoza
- Original Title
- The Big Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Budget
- $382K
- Worldwide Gross
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Harry Behn, Joseph Farnham
William Axt, Maurice Baron, David Mendoza
John Arnold, Charles Van Enger
Hugh Wynn
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Harry Behn
Screenplay
Irving Thalberg
Producer
John Arnold
Director of Photography
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Parade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Parade about?
The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.
Who directed The Big Parade?
The Big Parade was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Big Parade?
The principal cast of The Big Parade includes John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth, Claire McDowell, Claire Adams.
When was The Big Parade released and how long is it?
The Big Parade was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Parade?
The Big Parade had a reported production budget of $382K and grossed $20M at the worldwide box office (52.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Parade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Parade was composed by William Axt, Maurice Baron, David Mendoza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Parade?
The Big Parade holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).