Whom the Gods Would Destroy

Overview

After a young inventor discovers a powerful new explosive, agents from a German chemical firm induce him to study at a German university. While there, he is repelled by certain aspects of the people, and he leaves for Belgium. When the war begins, the inventor saves a Belgian burgomaster's daughter from Prussian invaders. The inventor and the girl endure horrible suffering because of the war, but they find happiness at its end, while the formerly fighting nations direct their effort towards world peace at the Paris conferences. The assassination of Kurt Eisner of Bavaria occurs at the end.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 15, 1919

Original language

English

Production

First National Pictures,Charles R. McCauley Photoplays

Cast

Wilton Taylor,William Dyer,Alberta Lee,George C. Pearce,Jean Hersholt,Betty Schade,Jack Mulhall,Charles K. French,Kathryn Adams,Utahna La Renoand 10 more

Director

Frank Borzage

Writer

Nan Blair,Charles R. Macauley,Cyrus Townsend Brady

Producer

Oliver L. Sellers,Charles R. Macauley

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0010886