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Cast
Kate Bruce
as A Mother
J. Frank Burke
as Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate
Claire Du Brey
as Cast
George Fisher
as The Christ
Charles K. French
as The Prime Minister
Thomas H. Ince
as Himself - in Prologue
Herschel Mayall
as The King of Wredpryd
Lola May
as Queen Engenie
Howard Hickman
as Count Ferdinand
Enid Markey
as Katheryn Haldemann
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1916
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes14
DirectorReginald Barker, Raymond B. West, Thomas H. Ince
WritersC. Gardner Sullivan
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCivilization
About Civilization
Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless passenger ship during wartime. His submarine is sunk in the following fracas. In the spirit world, Christ commends the captain, and returns to earth in the commander's body to promote His message of peace.
Directed by Reginald Barker, Raymond B. West, Thomas H. Ince, Civilization leans on a strong ensemble — Kate Bruce, J. Frank Burke, Claire Du Brey — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1916.
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