Hearts of the World (1918) — Perfery

(1918)Directed by D.W. Griffith117 minDrama, War

“A ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAR”

A group of youngsters grow up and love in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies village, bringing both destruction and torture. The young people of the village resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.

Lillian Gishas The Girl - Marie Stephenson

Robert Harronas The Boy - Douglas Gordon Hamilton

Dorothy Gishas The Little Disturber

Adolph Lestinaas The Grandfather

Josephine Crowellas The Mother

Jack Cosgraveas The Father of the Boy

Kate Bruceas The Mother of the Boy

Ben Alexanderas The Boy's Littlest Brother

Marion Emmonsas The Boy's Other Brother

Francis Marionas The Boy's Other Brother

Robert Andersonas Monsieur Cuckoo

George Fawcettas The Village Carpenter

George Siegmannas Von Strohm

Fay Holdernessas The Innkeeper

L. Lowryas A Deaf and Blind Musician

Eugene Pouyetas A Poilu

Anna Mae Walthallas A French Peasant Girl

Yvette Duvoisinas A Refugee

Herbert Sutchas A French Major

George Nicholsas A German Sergeant

Mary Gishas A Refugee Mother

Mary Hayas A Dancer

Erich von Stroheimas A Hun

Noël Cowardas The Man with the Wheelbarrow / A Villager in the Streets