The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
AN EPIC OF REALISM With its great scenes of Argentine-its intimate views of Parisian life-its titanic battle scenes-its massive settings-its tremendous realism-its faithful reproduction of the vital story-its mighty drama-its soul stirring romance.
1921-03-06 | 156 minutes
Plot Summary
Set in the years before and during World War I, this epic tale tells the story of a rich Argentine family, one of its two descending branches being half of French heritage, the other being half German. Following the death of the family patriarch, the man's two daughters and their families resettle to France and Germany, respectively. In time the Great War breaks out, putting members of the family on opposing sides.
Cast
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Rudolph ValentinoJulio Desnoyers
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Josef SwickardMarcelo Desnoyers
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Alice TerryMarguerite Laurier
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Alan HaleKarl von Hartrott
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Mabel Van BurenElena
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Stuart HolmesOtto von Hartrott
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John St. PolisEtienne Laurier
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Nigel De BrulierTchernoff
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Edward ConnellyLodgekeeper
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Wallace BeeryLieut. Col. von Richthosen
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Harry NorthrupThe General
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Arthur HoytLieutenant Schnitz
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Xavier CugatViolinist in Tango Bar Scene (uncredited)
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Louise EmmonsFrench Mother Bidding Farewell (uncredited)