(1925)Directed by King Vidor151 minRomance, War, Drama

“The epic of the American doughboy!”

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.

John Gilbertas James 'Jim' Apperson

Renée Adoréeas Melisande

Hobart Bosworthas Mr. Apperson

Claire McDowellas Mrs. Apperson

Claire Adamsas Justyn Reed

Robert Oberas Harry Apperson

Tom O'Brienas Michael Olysius 'Bull' O'Hara

Karl Daneas 'Slim' Jensen

Rosita Marstinias Melisande's Mother

Julanne Johnstonas Justine Devereux (uncredited)

Kathleen Keyas Miss Apperson (uncredited)

CR Carl Roupas Doughboy (uncredited)

Arthur H. Allenas Dying German

George Berangeras Patriotic Letter Reader

Harry Crockeras Doughboy

Dan Masonas Second Patriotic Letter Reader

Carl Vossas Officer

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