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An epic of humanity

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.

1h 26m1916NRTMDb 5.2

Drama

English

Crew and Cast

Thomas H. InceThomas H. InceDirector · in PrologueReginald BarkerReginald BarkerDirectorKate BruceKate BruceA MotherJ. Frank BurkeJ. Frank BurkeLuther Rolf · The Peace AdvocateClaire Du BreyClaire Du BreyGeorge FisherGeorge FisherThe ChristCharles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchThe Prime MinisterHerschel MayallHerschel MayallThe King of Wredpryd
Lola MayQueen EngenieHoward HickmanHoward HickmanCount FerdinandEnid MarkeyEnid MarkeyKatheryn HaldemannJohn GilbertJohn GilbertExtraAlice TerryAlice TerryExtra

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
2 June 1916
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
NR
TMDB score
5.2 / 10 (14 votes)

Production

Director
Thomas H. Ince, Reginald Barker, Raymond B. West
Writers
C. Gardner Sullivan
Studios
Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
No Language