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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)

Directed by Rex Ingram

Drama | War

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.

Length 156 minutes

Actors

Rudolph Valentino | Josef Swickard | Alice Terry | Alan Hale | Pomeroy Cannon | Bridgetta Clark | Virginia Warwick | Mabel Van Buren | Stuart Holmes | John St. Polis | Mark Fenton | Derek Ghent | Nigel De Brulier | Bowditch M. Turner | Edward Connelly | Wallace Beery | Harry Northrup | Arthur Hoyt | Xavier Cugat | Louise Emmons | John George | Jean Hersholt | Noble Johnson | Kathleen Key | Ramon Novarro

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
12/25/2018ComputerStreamingVideo on Demand7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

My first Valentino film. He’s pretty striking; it’s easy to see how he became so famous.

WWI is the backdrop for this epic family/romance saga that pits cousin against cousin, but not much actual fighting is portrayed.

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