The Unbeliever
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Alan Crosland
Marguerite Courtot
Raymond Mckee
Erich Von Stroheim
Kate Lester
Frank De Vernon
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Distressed by her son Philip's class and racial prejudice, as well as his disbelief in God, wealthy New Yorker Margaret Landicutt encourages him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps during World War I. In the trenches, Philip witnesses such heroism and suffering that his viewpoint begins to change. Across the lines in Belgium, the German forces, led by the brutal Lieut. Kurt von Schnieditz, execute Madam Harbrok and her little son, believing them guilty of aiding the enemy, but because of Virginie Harbrok's beauty, the lieutenant spares the young woman. Philip rescues Virginie and, learning that she has lost her family, sends her to live with his mother in America. Shortly afterwards, "Lefty," Philip's old chauffeur and close friend on the battlefield, sacrifices his life for Philip, whereupon the young man's notions of class and racial distinctions are forever dismissed. Philip is seriously injured in the battle, and as he lies on the field, he sees Jesus walking among the wounded and abandons atheism. Upon his return home, Philip, a new man, is united with Virginie.
Director
Alan Crosland
Cast
Marguerite Courtot
Raymond Mckee
Erich Von Stroheim
Kate Lester
Frank De Vernon
Mortimer Martini
Blanche Davenport
Harold Hallacher
Darwin Karr
Earl Schenck
Gertrude Norman
Lew Hart
Maj. Thomas Holcomb
Lieut. J. F. Rorke
Sergt. Moss Gill
Maj. Ross E. Rowell
Capt. Thomas Sterett
Percy Webb
Cpl. Bob Ryland
Crew
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Produced with the cooperation of the United States Marine Corp.
Notes
The picture was produced with the co-operation of the United States Marine Corp. Battle scenes were filmed at the U.S. M.C. Cantonment at Quantico, VA. Modern sources include Lew Hart and Moss Gill in the cast. Erich von Stroheim was called Karl von Stroheim in most reviews and publicity. The men of the third Battalion, Sixth Regiment, United States Marine Corps also appeared in the film.
