Romance ·War ·Drama · United States of America · 1925 · 2h 31m

The Big Parade

The Big Parade poster
Director
King Vidor
Cast
John Gilbert as James 'Jim' Apperson Renée Adorée as Melisande Hobart Bosworth as Mr. Apperson Claire McDowell as Mrs. Apperson Claire Adams as Justyn Reed Robert Ober as Harry Apperson
Crew
John Arnold — Director of Photography Charles Van Enger — Director of Photography Hugh Wynn — Editor Harry Behn — Screenplay Irving Thalberg — Producer
Tagline

The epic of the American doughboy!

Synopsis

The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.

Trailer The Big Parade — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
franceworld war ipatriotismbattlefieldcombatsilent filmfrench girlspitting1910samerican g.i.war buddies
Key Collaborators
King Vidor Director John Arnold Director of Photography Charles Van Enger Director of Photography Hugh Wynn Editor Harry Behn Screenplay Irving Thalberg Producer
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