Civilization
"An epic of humanity"
Originally released in 1916. Civilization is a drama film. directed by Thomas H. Ince. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kate Bruce, J. Frank Burke, and Claire Du Brey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Kate Bruce
as A Mother
J. Frank Burke
as Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate
Claire Du Brey
George Fisher
as The Christ
Charles K. French
as The Prime Minister
Thomas H. Ince
as Himself - in Prologue
Herschel Mayall
as The King of Wredpryd
Lola May
as Queen Engenie
Howard Hickman
as Count Ferdinand
Enid Markey
as Katheryn Haldemann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civilization about?
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...
Who directed Civilization?
Civilization was directed by Thomas H. Ince.
How long is Civilization?
Civilization has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Civilization released?
Civilization was released on June 2, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Civilization?
The main cast of Civilization includes Kate Bruce, J. Frank Burke, Claire Du Brey, George Fisher, Charles K. French.