The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
John Merrick and Vilma Walden, who fall in love at an embassy fundraiser in Vienna before World War I. Vilma's brother, Carl, who is a war veteran, poses as a rival for Vilma's affections. When war erupts, John requests a transfer to the Italian front, where he confronts Carl, who had borrowed his aircraft for a mission. John is devastated to learn the pilot he downed was actually Carl, leading him to announce he will no longer kill.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Leon GordonScreenplay
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
Cast
- Charles FarrellJohn Merrick
- Madge EvansCountess Vima Walden
- Paul CavanaghCaptain Wolke
- Hardie AlbrightCount Carl Walden
- John ArledgeJerry Sommers
- Claude KingCount Walden
- John St. PolisU.S. Ambassador
- Albert ContiLiaison Officer
- Theodore von EltzMilitary Prosecutor
- Wilson BengeButler (uncredited)