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The Cross Bearer 1918 Directed by George Archainbaud

Cardinal Mercier protects the altar of his church from desecration when German forces invade the Belgian city of Louvain during World War I. Although the soldiers commit widespread atrocities, the cardinal does his best to protect the townspeople.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Drama
Production Company World Film
Release Date 1 April 1918
50 mins
Cast
Montagu Love Cardinal Mercier
Jeanne Eagels Liane de Merode
Tony Merlo Lt. Maurice Lambeaux
George Morgan Gaston Van Leys
Edward Elkas Banker Van Leys
Charles Brandt Baron Spiegelman
Eloise Clement Jeanne Perrier
Al Hart Colonel Krause
Alec B. Francis Brother Joseph
Kate Lester The Cardinals Housekeeper
Fanny Cogan Madame Lambeaux
Henrietta Simpson Madame Van Leys
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