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Civilization (1916)

NR · 1916-06-02 · 1h 26m · EN
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An epic of humanity

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.

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C. Gardner SullivanWriterReginald BarkerDirectorThomas H. InceDirectorRaymond B. WestDirector

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Kate BruceKate BruceA MotherJ. Frank BurkeJ. Frank BurkeLuther Rolf - The Peace AdvocateClaire Du BreyClaire Du BreyGeorge FisherGeorge FisherThe ChristCharles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchThe Prime MinisterThomas H. InceThomas H. InceHimself - in PrologueHerschel MayallHerschel MayallThe King of WredprydLola MayLola MayQueen EngenieHoward HickmanHoward HickmanCount FerdinandEnid MarkeyEnid MarkeyKatheryn HaldemannJohn GilbertJohn GilbertExtra (uncredited)Alice TerryAlice TerryExtra (uncredited)

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Silent film

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What is Civilization about?

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.

How long is Civilization?

Civilization has a runtime of 86 minutes.