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 · 2h 36m · Passed
Drama, Romance, War
Directed by
Rex Ingram
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Rex Ingram Director
- Rudolph Valentino as Julio Desnoyers
- Josef Swickard as Marcelo Desnoyers
- Alice Terry as Marguerite Laurier
- Alan Hale as Karl von Hartrott
- Pomeroy Cannon as Madariaga
- Bridgetta Clark as Doña Luisa
- Virginia Warwick as Chichí
- Mabel Van Buren as Elena
- Stuart Holmes as Otto von Hartrott
- John St. Polis as Etienne Laurier
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