Honor First
Synopsis
Twin brothers are serving in the French army during the Great War. Jacques, a private, leads his brother's company to attack when Honoré, a lieutenant, panics and flees. Jacques, dressed in Honoré's coat, wins a vital victory, but he is mistaken for Honoré and decorated for gallantry in his brother's name. Jacques assumes Honoré's identity and goes to Paris where he meets Honoré. Honoré, after a serious disagreement, plots to have Jacques murdered but is himself killed by mistake. Jacques finds happiness with Moira, Honoré's wife from a loveless war marriage of convenience. 'Honor First' was the first film Adorée and John Gilbert made together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Storm
- Screenplay & Story
- George Gibbs, Joseph F. Poland
- Original Title
- Honor First
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Storm
George Gibbs, Joseph F. Poland
Joseph H. August
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
William Fox
Producer
Jerome Storm
Director
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honor First
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What is Honor First about?
Twin brothers are serving in the French army during the Great War. Jacques, a private, leads his brother's company to attack when Honoré, a lieutenant, panics and flees. Jacques, dressed in Honoré's coat, wins a vital victory, but he is mistaken for Honoré and decorated for gallantry in his brother's name. Jacques assumes Honoré's identity and goes to Paris where he meets Honoré. Honoré, after a serious disagreement, plots to have Jacques murdered but is himself killed by mistake. Jacques finds happiness with Moira, Honoré's wife from a loveless war marriage of convenience. 'Honor First' was the first film Adorée and John Gilbert made together.
Who directed Honor First?
Honor First was directed by Jerome Storm.
Who stars in Honor First?
The principal cast of Honor First includes Renée Adorée, John Gilbert, Hardee Kirkland, Shannon Day, Clarence Wilson.
When was Honor First released and how long is it?
Honor First was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Honor First based on a book or true story?
Honor First is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Gibbs".