The Enemy
“A vivid drama of Austria and one side of the war known only to the women.”
Synopsis
Carl Behrend, son of a wealthy businessman, marries Pauli Arndt, daughter of a pacifist professor. When World War I breaks out, Carl is drafted. Pauli and her family and friends are left behind to experience the suffering which befell civilians during the war. Her luck worsens when her father is dismissed from his professorship for teaching that war is evil. Her father argues violently with Carl's father, and degradation and despair descend on Pauli and her family as they await Carl's return from the front.
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Pauli Arndt
Ralph Forbes
Carl Behrend
Ralph Emerson
Bruce Gordon
Frank Currier
Prof. Arndt
George Fawcett
August Bejremd
Fritzi Ridgeway
Mitzi Winkelmann
John S. Peters
Fritz Winkelmann
Karl Dane
Jan
Polly Moran
Baruska
Billy Kent Schaefer
Kurt
Louise Emmons
(uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
Little Girl (uncredited)
Joel McCrea
Extra (uncredited)
George Marion
Old man in breadline (uncredited)
Leroy Boles
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston, John Colton, Willis Goldbeck, Channing Pollock
- Original Title
- The Enemy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo
Agnes Christine Johnston, John Colton, Willis Goldbeck, Channing Pollock
Oliver T. Marsh
Margaret Booth
Fred Niblo
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Niblo
Director
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
John Colton
Writer
Margaret Booth
Editor
Willis Goldbeck
Writer
Gilbert Clark
Costume Design
Fred Niblo
Producer
Oliver T. Marsh
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Enemy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Enemy about?
Carl Behrend, son of a wealthy businessman, marries Pauli Arndt, daughter of a pacifist professor. When World War I breaks out, Carl is drafted. Pauli and her family and friends are left behind to experience the suffering which befell civilians during the war. Her luck worsens when her father is dismissed from his professorship for teaching that war is evil. Her father argues violently with Carl's father, and degradation and despair descend on Pauli and her family as they await Carl's return from the front.
Who directed The Enemy?
The Enemy was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in The Enemy?
The principal cast of The Enemy includes Lillian Gish, Ralph Forbes, Ralph Emerson, Frank Currier, George Fawcett.
When was The Enemy released and how long is it?
The Enemy was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Enemy?
The Enemy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).