The read
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless passenger ship during wartime. His submarine is sunk in the following fracas. In the spirit world, Christ commends the captain, and returns to earth in the commander's body to promote His message of peace.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Reginald BarkerDirector
- Raymond B. WestDirector
- Thomas H. InceDirector
- C. Gardner SullivanWriter
- Victor SchertzingerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kate BruceA Mother
- J. Frank BurkeLuther Rolf - The Peace Advocate
- Claire Du BreyCast
- George FisherThe Christ
- Charles K. FrenchThe Prime Minister
- Thomas H. InceHimself - in Prologue
- Herschel MayallThe King of Wredpryd
- Lola MayQueen Engenie
- Howard HickmanCount Ferdinand
- Enid MarkeyKatheryn Haldemann
- John GilbertExtra (uncredited)
- Alice TerryExtra (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
silent film