(Whom the Gods Would Destroy)

Content: After a young inventor discovers a powerful new explosive, agents from a German chemical firm induce him to study at a German university. While there, he is repelled by certain aspects of the people, and he leaves for Belgium. When the war begins, the inventor saves a Belgian burgomaster's daughter from Prussian invaders. The inventor and the girl endure horrible suffering because of the war, but they find happiness at its end, while the formerly fighting nations direct their effort towards world peace at the Paris conferences. The assassination of Kurt Eisner of Bavaria occurs at the end.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

70 minutes

Year:

1919

Directors:

Frank Borzage

Production companies:

Charles R. McCauley Photoplays,

First National Pictures

Actors:

Jack Randall

Julie

Elsa Clow

Wolf von Schwartz

Crews:

Director

Cinematography

Technical Advisor

Colorist

Technical Supervisor