The Great Love
Synopsis
An idealistic young American during World War I, itching to fight the Germans and not wanting to wait until the U.S. joins the war, journeys to Canada, where he enlists in the British army. He is sent to train in England, and then to the front in France, where he's wounded. Returned to England to recuperate from his wounds, he falls in love with the daughter of an Australian minister.
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Susie Broadplains
Robert Harron
Jim Young
George Siegmann
Mr. Seymour
Gloria Hope
Jessie Lovewell
Maxfield Stanley
John Broadplains
Rosemary Theby
Miss Corintee
Henry B. Walthall
Sir Roger Brighton
Violet Keppel Trefusis
Violet Keppel
Diana Manners
Diana Manners
Elizabeth Asquith
Elizabeth Asquith
Bettina Stuart Wortley
Bettina Stuart Wortley
Queen Alexandra
Queen Alexandra
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Great Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer, George Schneiderman
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Love about?
An idealistic young American during World War I, itching to fight the Germans and not wanting to wait until the U.S. joins the war, journeys to Canada, where he enlists in the British army. He is sent to train in England, and then to the front in France, where he's wounded. Returned to England to recuperate from his wounds, he falls in love with the daughter of an Australian minister.
Who directed The Great Love?
The Great Love was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Great Love?
The principal cast of The Great Love includes Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, George Siegmann, Gloria Hope, Maxfield Stanley.
When was The Great Love released and how long is it?
The Great Love was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.