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Civilization

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Civilization

An epic of humanity

5.2

1h 26m

1916

“An epic of humanity”

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.

Director

Reginald Barker

Raymond B. West

Thomas H. Ince

Drama

silent film

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Cast & Crew

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

as A Mother

J. Frank Burke

J. Frank Burke

as Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate

Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

George Fisher

George Fisher

as The Christ

Charles K. French

Charles K. French

as The Prime Minister

Thomas H. Ince

Thomas H. Ince

as Himself - in Prologue

Herschel Mayall

Herschel Mayall

as The King of Wredpryd

Lola May

as Queen Engenie

Howard Hickman

Howard Hickman

as Count Ferdinand

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