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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

AN EPIC OF REALISM With its great scenes of Argentine-its intimate views of Parisian life-its titanic battle scenes-its massive settings-its tremendous realism-its faithful reproduction of the vital story-its mighty drama-its soul stirring romance.

Genres

WarRomanceDrama

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Set in the years before and during World War I, this epic tale tells the story of a rich Argentine family, one of its two descending branches being half of French heritage, the other being half German. Following the death of the family patriarch, the man's two daughters and their families resettle to France and Germany, respectively. In time the Great War breaks out, putting members of the family on opposing sides.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

156 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

06 March 1921

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino

Julio Desnoyers

Josef Swickard

Josef Swickard

Marcelo Desnoyers

Alice Terry

Alice Terry

Marguerite Laurier

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Karl von Hartrott

Pomeroy Cannon

Pomeroy Cannon

Madariaga

Bridgetta Clark

Bridgetta Clark

Doña Luisa

Virginia Warwick

Virginia Warwick

Chichí

Mabel Van Buren

Mabel Van Buren

Elena

Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes

Otto von Hartrott

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Etienne Laurier

Mark Fenton

Mark Fenton

Senator Lacour

Derek Ghent

Derek Ghent

René Lacour

Nigel De Brulier

Nigel De Brulier

Tchernoff

Bowditch M. Turner

Bowditch M. Turner

Argensola

Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

Lodgekeeper

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

Lieut. Col. von Richthosen

Harry Northrup

Harry Northrup

The General

Arthur Hoyt

Arthur Hoyt

Lieutenant Schnitz

Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat

Violinist in Tango Bar Scene (uncredited)

Louise Emmons

Louise Emmons

French Mother Bidding Farewell (uncredited)

John George

John George

Argentine Ranch Resident (uncredited)

Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt

Prof. von Hartrott (uncredited)

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

Conquest (uncredited)

Kathleen Key

Kathleen Key

Georgette (uncredited)

Ramon Novarro

Ramon Novarro

Guest at Ball (uncredited)

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