The Light of Victory
Synopsis
U.S. Navy Lieutenant George Blenton becomes drunk at an official reception, and his fiancee, Jane Ravenslee, the captain's daughter, breaks their engagement. After war is declared, George, entrusted with a secret code book to deliver to an English admiral, drinks and loses the book which German spies recover. During a private court-martial he is offered a pistol for suicide. After drinking again, he fires a shot, but still lives. Put ashore on the island of Tafofu "to rot," George, hating the U.S., moves in with Lehua, a half-white who tries to wean him from drink.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wolbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldemar Young, George C. Hull
- Original Title
- The Light of Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wolbert
Waldemar Young, George C. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
William Wolbert
Director
Waldemar Young
Writer
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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War: World War I
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light of Victory
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What is The Light of Victory about?
U.S. Navy Lieutenant George Blenton becomes drunk at an official reception, and his fiancee, Jane Ravenslee, the captain's daughter, breaks their engagement. After war is declared, George, entrusted with a secret code book to deliver to an English admiral, drinks and loses the book which German spies recover. During a private court-martial he is offered a pistol for suicide. After drinking again, he fires a shot, but still lives. Put ashore on the island of Tafofu "to rot," George, hating the U.S., moves in with Lehua, a half-white who tries to wean him from drink.
Who directed The Light of Victory?
The Light of Victory was directed by William Wolbert.
Who stars in The Light of Victory?
The principal cast of The Light of Victory includes Monroe Salisbury, Bob Emmons, Fred L. Wilson, Andrew Robson, Fred Kelsey.
When was The Light of Victory released and how long is it?
The Light of Victory was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light of Victory?
The Light of Victory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).