Movie

Civilization

Released: June 2, 1916 (1916)

Runtime: 86 minutes

Genres: Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Kate Bruce as A Mother
Age at release: 56
Charles K. French as The Prime Minister
Age at release: 56
Herschel Mayall as The King of Wredpryd
Age at release: 52
J. Frank Burke as Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate
Age at release: 49
Howard Hickman as Count Ferdinand
Age at release: 36
Lola May as Queen Engenie
Age at release: 27
George Fisher as The Christ
Age at release: 24
Claire Du Brey
Age at release: 23
Enid Markey as Katheryn Haldemann
Age at release: 22
John Gilbert as Extra (uncredited)
Age at release: 18

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Alice Terry as Extra (uncredited)
Age at release: 16