Hearts of the World (1918)
A ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAR
A group of youngsters grow up and love in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies village, bringing both destruction and torture. The young people of the village resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: March 11, 1918
Cast
- Lillian Gish - The Girl - Marie Stephenson
- Robert Harron - The Boy - Douglas Gordon Hamilton
- Dorothy Gish - The Little Disturber
- Adolph Lestina - The Grandfather
- Josephine Crowell - The Mother
- Jack Cosgrave - The Father of the Boy
- Kate Bruce - The Mother of the Boy
- Ben Alexander - The Boy's Littlest Brother
- Marion Emmons - The Boy's Other Brother
- Francis Marion - The Boy's Other Brother
Screenplay
Music: Joseph Nurnberger
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Editing: James Smith, Rose Smith
Production: War Office Committee, D.W. Griffith Productions, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hearts of the World about?
- A group of youngsters grow up and love in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies village, bringing both destruction and torture. The young people of the village resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
- Who directed Hearts of the World?
- Hearts of the World was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Hearts of the World?
- Hearts of the World stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Dorothy Gish, Adolph Lestina, Josephine Crowell, Jack Cosgrave.
- How long is Hearts of the World?
- Hearts of the World has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Hearts of the World?
- Hearts of the World is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Hearts of the World produced?
- Hearts of the World was produced in United States of America.