The Big Parade (1925)
The epic of the American doughboy!
1925 · NR · 2h 31m · Romance, War, Drama
Genres: Romance, War, Drama
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.
Director: King Vidor
Writers: Harry Behn
Music by: David Mendoza, Maurice Baron
Cinematography: Charles Van Enger, John Arnold
Editor: Hugh Wynn
Box office: $20M · Rated 7.6/10 by 131 viewers
Cast
John Gilbert as James 'Jim' AppersonRenée Adorée as MelisandeHobart Bosworth as Mr. AppersonClaire McDowell as Mrs. AppersonClaire Adams as Justyn ReedRobert Ober as Harry AppersonTom O'Brien as Michael Olysius 'Bull' O'HaraKarl Dane as 'Slim' JensenRosita Marstini as Melisande's MotherJulanne Johnston as Justine Devereux (uncredited)Kathleen Key as Miss Apperson (uncredited)Carl Roup as Doughboy (uncredited)More like this
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