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Civilization (1916)

NR
06/02/1916 (US)
01h 26m

An epic of humanity

Overview

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.

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Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

A Mother

J. Frank Burke

J. Frank Burke

Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate

George Fisher

George Fisher

The Christ

Charles K. French

Charles K. French

The Prime Minister

Thomas H. Ince

Thomas H. Ince

Himself - in Prologue

Herschel Mayall

Herschel Mayall

The King of Wredpryd

LM

Lola May

Queen Engenie

Howard Hickman

Howard Hickman

Count Ferdinand

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