The New Commandment movie poster

The New Commandment

"She, rare flower of the Paris night life. He, overnourished with millions, under-nourished for the test that was to make or break him."

November 1, 1925 1h 10m

Originally released in 1925. The New Commandment is a war/drama film. directed by Howard Higgin. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Blanche Sweet, Ben Lyon, and Holbrook Blinn

Synopsis

Billy Morrow (Ben Lyon), who comes from a wealthy family, is sailing to Europe with his father (Holbrook Blinn) on their yacht. Along for the ride is Mrs. Parr (Claire Eames) and her stepdaughter. Near the French coast, Billy discovers that Mrs. Parr wants to arrange a marriage between him and the girl, so he escapes and takes a lifeboat ashore.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 1, 1925 100 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • First National Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Commandment about?

Billy Morrow (Ben Lyon), who comes from a wealthy family, is sailing to Europe with his father (Holbrook Blinn) on their yacht. Along for the ride is Mrs. Parr (Claire Eames) and her stepdaughter. ...

Who directed The New Commandment?

The New Commandment was directed by Howard Higgin.

How long is The New Commandment?

The New Commandment has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The New Commandment released?

The New Commandment was released on November 1, 1925 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The New Commandment?

The main cast of The New Commandment includes Blanche Sweet, Ben Lyon, Holbrook Blinn, Clare Eames, Effie Shannon.