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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)

Drama Romance War

AN EPIC OF REALISM With its great scenes of Argentine-its intimate views of Parisian life-its titanic battle scenes-its massive settings-its tremendous realism-its faithful reproduction of the vital story-its mighty drama-its soul stirring romance.

Release Date: 1921, March 6
Directors: Rex Ingram
Countries: United States of America
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Cast: John George, Stuart Holmes, Noble Johnson, Louise Emmons, Xavier Cugat, Alan Hale, John St. Polis, Wallace Beery, Rudolph Valentino, Mark Fenton, Jean Hersholt, Ramon Novarro

Overview:

Set in the years before and during World War I, this epic tale tells the story of a rich Argentine family, one of its two descending branches being half of French heritage, the other being half German. Following the death of the family patriarch, the man's two daughters and their families resettle to France and Germany, respectively. In time the Great War breaks out, putting members of the family on opposing sides.

Keywords:

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