Hearts of the World (1918)

1918 · Silent film · 117 min · dir. D. W. Griffith

A ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAR

• Drama
• silent film
• War

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Synopsis

A group of youth come of age in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies, bringing both destruction and torture. The youngsters resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.

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Details

Director

D. W. Griffith

Writer

D.W. Griffith

Cinematography

Billy Bitzer

Studio

War Office Committee, D.W. Griffith Productions, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Released

1918-03-11

Running time

117 minutes

Cast & crew

• D. W. Griffith Director
• John Harron
• Robert Anderson
• Carli Elinor
• Francis Marion
• Ben Alexander
• Kate Bruce
• Josephine Crowell
• George Nichols

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