Why America Will Win
“The Smashing 7-Reel Photo Drama of the Life of General J. Pershing-----Every American Should See "WHY AMERICA WILL WIN"”
Synopsis
This is not a romance but the biography of the man who now leads our vast forces in France. It shows him from boyhood to his present high command, and the story of his life tells why Pershing was selected to lead the American forces overseas and how he has his own personal account to settle with the ruthless Hun.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →A. Alexander
Gen. John J. Pershing as a boy
Harris Gordon
Gen. John J. Pershing as a youth
Olaf Skavlan
Gen. John J. Pershing
Ralph Faulkner
President Woodrow Wilson
W.E. Whittle
Col. Theodore Roosevelt
Miss Irving
Mrs. Daniel Pershing
Frank McGlynn Sr.
John F. Pershing
Betty Gray
Ann Thompson Pershing
Ernest Maupain
The Kaiser / Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Stanton
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Johnson
- Original Title
- Why America Will Win
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Stanton
Adrian Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Stanton
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why America Will Win.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why America Will Win
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why America Will Win about?
This is not a romance but the biography of the man who now leads our vast forces in France. It shows him from boyhood to his present high command, and the story of his life tells why Pershing was selected to lead the American forces overseas and how he has his own personal account to settle with the ruthless Hun.
Who directed Why America Will Win?
Why America Will Win was directed by Richard Stanton.
Who stars in Why America Will Win?
The principal cast of Why America Will Win includes A. Alexander, Harris Gordon, Olaf Skavlan, Ralph Faulkner, W.E. Whittle.
When was Why America Will Win released and how long is it?
Why America Will Win was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why America Will Win?
Why America Will Win holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).