Drama · United States of America · 1923 · 1h 20m

The Christian

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Director
Maurice Tourneur
Cast
Richard Dix as John Storm Mae Busch as Glory Quayle Phyllis Haver as Polly Love Cyril Chadwick as Lord Robert Ure Claude Gillingwater as Lord Storm Gareth Hughes as Brother Paul
Crew
Charles Van Enger — Director of Photography Paul Bern — Writer Hall Caine — Novel
Synopsis

Glory Quayle and John Storm, sweethearts since childhood on the Isle of Man, go to London, Glory to become a nurse and John to enter a monastery. Instead, Glory becomes a theater star, and John renounces his vows because he cannot forget his love for her. Lord Robert Ure, who has already betrayed Glory's friend, Polly Love, incites the London populace against John....

Mood & Themes
silent film
Key Collaborators
Maurice Tourneur Director Charles Van Enger Director of Photography Paul Bern Writer Hall Caine Novel
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