Behind the Front
Synopsis
During World War I a young man joins the army and winds up befriending another young recruit, not knowing that it's the same pickpocket who stole his watch. After finishing basic training, the two are sent to the front lines in France, where they wind up in trouble with the MPs, getting involved with some cute French girls and "volunteering" for a dangerous front-line mission, and their antics result in their endangering the armistice.
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Wallace Beery
Riff Swanson
Raymond Hatton
Shorty McKee
Mary Brian
Betty Bartlett-Cooper
Richard Arlen
Percy Brown
Hayden Stevenson
Capt. Bartlett-Cooper
Chester Conklin
Scottie
Tom Kennedy
Sergeant
Frances Raymond
Mrs. Bartlett-Cooper
Melbourne MacDowell
Mr. Bartlett-Cooper
Jerry Mandy
Limburger soldier
Charles Sullivan
Soldier
Gertrude Astor
French barmaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Brice, Ethel Doherty, Hugh Wiley, Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- Behind the Front
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Monte Brice, Ethel Doherty, Hugh Wiley, Ralph Spence
Charles P. Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Monte Brice
Writer
Ethel Doherty
Writer
Ralph Spence
Writer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Front
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What is Behind the Front about?
During World War I a young man joins the army and winds up befriending another young recruit, not knowing that it's the same pickpocket who stole his watch. After finishing basic training, the two are sent to the front lines in France, where they wind up in trouble with the MPs, getting involved with some cute French girls and "volunteering" for a dangerous front-line mission, and their antics result in their endangering the armistice.
Who directed Behind the Front?
Behind the Front was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Behind the Front?
The principal cast of Behind the Front includes Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Mary Brian, Richard Arlen, Hayden Stevenson.
When was Behind the Front released and how long is it?
Behind the Front was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.