Drama · United States of America · 1916 · 1h 26m

Civilization

Civilization poster
Director
Thomas H. InceReginald BarkerRaymond B. West
Cast
Kate Bruce as A Mother J. Frank Burke as Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate Claire Du Brey as George Fisher as The Christ Charles K. French as The Prime Minister Thomas H. Ince as Himself - in Prologue
Crew
Charles E. Kaufman — Director of Photography Devereaux Jennings — Director of Photography Robert Newhard — Director of Photography Dal Clawson — Director of Photography Joseph H. August — Director of Photography Clyde De Vinna — Director of Photography
Tagline

An epic of humanity

Synopsis

Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless passenger ship during wartime. His submarine is sunk in the following fracas. In the spirit world, Christ commends the captain, and returns to earth in the commander's body to promote His message of peace.

Mood & Themes
silent film
Key Collaborators
Thomas H. Ince Director Reginald Barker Director Raymond B. West Director Charles E. Kaufman Director of Photography Devereaux Jennings Director of Photography Robert Newhard Director of Photography Dal Clawson Director of Photography Joseph H. August Director of Photography Clyde De Vinna Director of Photography Otis M. Gove Director of Photography Irvin Willat Director of Photography Thomas H. Ince Editor
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