The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)

6.6/10 156 min War Romance Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Rudolph Valentino

Julio Desnoyers

Josef Swickard

Marcelo Desnoyers

Alice Terry

Marguerite Laurier

Alan Hale

Karl von Hartrott

Pomeroy Cannon

Madariaga

Mabel Van Buren

Elena

Stuart Holmes

Otto von Hartrott

John St. Polis

Etienne Laurier

Nigel De Brulier

Tchernoff

Edward Connelly

Lodgekeeper

Wallace Beery

Lieut. Col. von Richthosen

Harry Northrup

The General

Arthur Hoyt

Lieutenant Schnitz

Xavier Cugat

Violinist in Tango Bar Scene (uncredited)

Louise Emmons

French Mother Bidding Farewell (uncredited)

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