Peace on the Western Front
Synopsis
A moving anti-war drama in which a father explains the futility of war to his young son. The film includes flashbacks from the father’s own nightmare experiences alongside documentary footage from Verdun, Arras and Ypres with the message that War is not a glorious adventure but ‘“a hideous ugly thing, involving sacrifices on the part of the finest manhood of every combatant nation”.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Nieter, Fred Swann
- Original Title
- Peace on the Western Front
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Nieter, Fred Swann
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Nieter
Director
Fred Swann
Director
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What is Peace on the Western Front about?
A moving anti-war drama in which a father explains the futility of war to his young son. The film includes flashbacks from the father’s own nightmare experiences alongside documentary footage from Verdun, Arras and Ypres with the message that War is not a glorious adventure but ‘“a hideous ugly thing, involving sacrifices on the part of the finest manhood of every combatant nation”.
Who directed Peace on the Western Front?
Peace on the Western Front was directed by Hans Nieter, Fred Swann.
Who stars in Peace on the Western Front?
The principal cast of Peace on the Western Front includes Moore Marriott, Eric Pavitt.
When was Peace on the Western Front released and how long is it?
Peace on the Western Front was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 33m.