Civilization
“An epic of humanity”
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.
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Kate Bruce
A Mother
Known for
Way Down East
A Corner in Wheat
J. Frank Burke
Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate
Also in
The Bargain
The Italian
Claire Du Brey
Known for
Cinderella
Lust for Life
George Fisher
The Christ
Also in
For the Term of His Natural Life
Fires of Youth
Charles K. French
The Prime Minister
Known for
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Thomas H. Ince
Himself - in Prologue
Also in
Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy
The Cardinal's Conspiracy
Howard C. Hickman
Count Ferdinand
Herschel Mayall
The King of Wredpryd
Also in
Come to Dinner
A Tale of Two Cities
Lola May
Queen Engenie
Also in
The Heart of Nora Flynn
The Beggar of Cawnpore
Howard Hickman
Count Ferdinand
Known for
Gone with the Wind
Fury
Enid Markey
Katheryn Haldemann
Known for
The Naked City
John Gilbert
Extra (uncredited)
Known for
The Big Parade
Queen Christina
Thomas H. Ince Director · Reginald Barker Director Raymond B. West Director
United States release June 2, 1916 · Produced in United States
Production
Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Production
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · June 2, 1916
Theatrical
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