The New Commandment
“She, rare flower of the Paris night life. He, overnourished with millions, under-nourished for the test that was to make or break him.”
Synopsis
Billy Morrow (Ben Lyon), who comes from a wealthy family, is sailing to Europe with his father (Holbrook Blinn) on their yacht. Along for the ride is Mrs. Parr (Claire Eames) and her stepdaughter. Near the French coast, Billy discovers that Mrs. Parr wants to arrange a marriage between him and the girl, so he escapes and takes a lifeboat ashore.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Higgin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Palmer, Howard Higgin, Sada Cowan
- Original Title
- The New Commandment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Higgin
Frederick Palmer, Howard Higgin, Sada Cowan
Ernest Haller, Ernest Palmer
Paul F. Maschke
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Higgin
Writer
Sada Cowan
Writer
Howard Higgin
Director
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Paul F. Maschke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Commandment
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What is The New Commandment about?
Billy Morrow (Ben Lyon), who comes from a wealthy family, is sailing to Europe with his father (Holbrook Blinn) on their yacht. Along for the ride is Mrs. Parr (Claire Eames) and her stepdaughter. Near the French coast, Billy discovers that Mrs. Parr wants to arrange a marriage between him and the girl, so he escapes and takes a lifeboat ashore.
Who directed The New Commandment?
The New Commandment was directed by Howard Higgin.
Who stars in The New Commandment?
The principal cast of The New Commandment includes Blanche Sweet, Ben Lyon, Holbrook Blinn, Clare Eames, Effie Shannon.
When was The New Commandment released and how long is it?
The New Commandment was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The New Commandment based on a book or true story?
The New Commandment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Palmer".