The Big Parade
"The epic of the American doughboy!"
Originally released in 1925. The Big Parade is a romance/war film. directed by King Vidor. With a runtime of 2h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, and Hobart Bosworth
Synopsis
The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
2h 31m
151 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (122 votes)
Budget
$382K
Production budget
Box Office
$20M
52.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Gilbert
as James 'Jim' Apperson
Renée Adorée
as Melisande
Hobart Bosworth
as Mr. Apperson
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Apperson
Claire Adams
as Justyn Reed
Robert Ober
as Harry Apperson
Tom O'Brien
as Michael Olysius 'Bull' O'Hara
Karl Dane
as 'Slim' Jensen
Rosita Marstini
as Melisande's Mother
Julanne Johnston
as Justine Devereux (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $382,000
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Parade about?
The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench w...
Who directed The Big Parade?
The Big Parade was directed by King Vidor.
How long is The Big Parade?
The Big Parade has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).
When was The Big Parade released?
The Big Parade was released on November 5, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Parade?
The main cast of The Big Parade includes John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth, Claire McDowell, Claire Adams.
Is The Big Parade worth watching?
The Big Parade has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 122 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.