Private Peat


1918

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 13, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; A Paramount-Artcraft Special
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the book Private Peat by Harold Reginald Peat (Indianapolis, 1917).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
4,827ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

Harold R. Peat tries to enlist in the United States army so that he may fight in World War I but is rejected by the recruiting officer. He is despondent until he and his friend, Old Bill, concoct a scheme whereby they are both accepted. After a stint in training camp, Harry bids his sweetheart Mary goodbye and accompanies Bill to France. Following several adventures at the front, Bill is killed and Harold, in trying to save a load of ammunition, is wounded. Harold spends some time in a French hospital, after which Mary comes to France to bring her heroic private home.

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 13, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; A Paramount-Artcraft Special
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the book Private Peat by Harold Reginald Peat (Indianapolis, 1917).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
4,827ft (5 reels)

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