The Greater Glory
Synopsis
Fanny von Berg's engagement to Count Maxim von Hurtig is suddenly broken off and she is denounced by her family for a suspected indiscretion. When they are reduced to starvation by the war, the family members accept her earnings without acknowledging the source. As the hostess of a Viennese night club, Fanny becomes the mistress of a rich war profiteer. The Count, loving her still, prevents her from making further sacrifices for her or his people, and they find ultimate happiness in the prospect of a new life together. A lost film.
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Conway Tearle
Count Maxim von Hurtig
Anna Q. Nilsson
Fanny
May Allison
Corinne
Ian Keith
Pauli Birbach
Lucy Beaumont
Tante Ilde
Jean Hersholt
Gustav Schmidt
Nigel De Brulier
Dr. Hermann von Berg
Bridgetta Clark
Mitzi von Berg
John St. Polis
Prof. Leopold Eberhardt (as John Sainpolis)
Marcia Manon
Kaethe Eberhardt
Edward Earle
Otto Steiner
Virginia Southern
Liesel Steiner
Isabelle Keith
Anna Birbach - Pauli's Wife
Kathleen Chambers
Irma von Berg - the Stepmother
Hale Hamilton
Leon Krum
Cora Macey
Marie
Carrie Daumery
Countess von Hurtig
Thurston Fairfax
Theodore von Hurtig (as Thur Fairfax)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Rehfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Greater Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt Rehfeld
June Mathis, Edith O'Shaughnessy
Arthur Martinelli, John W. Boyle
George McGuire
Department Leadership Roster
Curt Rehfeld
Director
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
George McGuire
Editor
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
June Mathis
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greater Glory
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What is The Greater Glory about?
Fanny von Berg's engagement to Count Maxim von Hurtig is suddenly broken off and she is denounced by her family for a suspected indiscretion. When they are reduced to starvation by the war, the family members accept her earnings without acknowledging the source. As the hostess of a Viennese night club, Fanny becomes the mistress of a rich war profiteer. The Count, loving her still, prevents her from making further sacrifices for her or his people, and they find ultimate happiness in the prospect of a new life together. A lost film.
Who directed The Greater Glory?
The Greater Glory was directed by Curt Rehfeld.
Who stars in The Greater Glory?
The principal cast of The Greater Glory includes Conway Tearle, Anna Q. Nilsson, May Allison, Ian Keith, Lucy Beaumont.
When was The Greater Glory released and how long is it?
The Greater Glory was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is The Greater Glory based on a book or true story?
The Greater Glory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith O'Shaughnessy".