The Great Love
Originally released in 1918. The Great Love is a drama/war film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, and George Siegmann
Synopsis
Jim Young of Youngstown, Pennsylvania, reads of the German war atrocities and decides to enlist in the British army, thus becoming a forerunner of the American forces that are subsequently to leave for the battlefields of Europe. He begins active training at a camp outside London. While enjoying a few hours of leave, he meets Susie Broadplains , a young woman from Australia. She is flattered by his attentions and their friendship soon blossoms into love.
However German plotters plan to destroy an arsenal at night and Sir Roger is inveigled into driving an automobile along a London road with its lights turned skyward to guide the Zeppelins. Jim, wounded and home on furlough, detects Sir Roger on the lonely road, follows and traps him in his cottage. Sir Roger turns his pistol on himself rather than be taken alive. Susie finds the "great love" in service for the cause of democracy and her country, with a greater love in sight.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Lillian Gish
as Susie Broadplains
Robert Harron
as Jim Young
George Siegmann
as Mr. Seymour
Gloria Hope
as Jessie Lovewell
Maxfield Stanley
as John Broadplains
Rosemary Theby
as Miss Corintee
Henry B. Walthall
as Sir Roger Brighton
Violet Keppel Trefusis
as Violet Keppel
Diana Manners
as Diana Manners
Elizabeth Asquith
as Elizabeth Asquith
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Love about?
Jim Young of Youngstown, Pennsylvania, reads of the German war atrocities and decides to enlist in the British army, thus becoming a forerunner of the American forces that are subsequently to leave...
Who directed The Great Love?
The Great Love was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Great Love?
The Great Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Great Love released?
The Great Love was released on August 11, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Love?
The main cast of The Great Love includes Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, George Siegmann, Gloria Hope, Maxfield Stanley.