THE BIRTH OF A RACE (1918)

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The Birth of a Race
The Greatest Photoplay on Earth
Drama, History, War
January 2, 1918
English
1h 28m
United States
Birth of a Race Photoplay Corporation
This epic traces, from the Beginning, the lineage of the race of peace-loving people. Mankind at its best is highlighted as greatness of character across the centuries is displayed: Noah heeding God's command, Moses leading the Israelities, Jesus Christ dying to save humanity and promote His message of peace. Moving into our modern epoch: Columbus's discovery of America, the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation; A race of free humans committed to the proliferation of peace and freedom. What becomes of this race when autocratic powers threaten democracy in the time of the first World War?
Cast & Characters
Louis Dean
The Kaiser
Harry Dumont
Crown Prince
Ben Hendricks Sr.
Fritz Schmidt
Alice Gale
Frau Schmidt
John Reinhardt
Oscar Schmidt
Gertrude Braun
Louisa Schmidt
Stephen Grattan
Pat O'Brien
Mary Carr
Mrs. O'Brien
Jane Grey
Jane O'Brien
Edward Elkas
Herr Von H.
Crew
John W. Noble
Director
Rudolph De Cordova
Writer
Tom Bret
Writer
George F. Wheeler
Writer
John W. Noble
Writer
Anthony Paul Kelly
Writer
Emmett J. Scott
Producer
Daniel Frohman
Producer