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Whom the Gods Would Destroy

Whom the Gods Would Destroy

April 15, 1919
70 minutes
Frank Borzage
Drama

Overview

After a young inventor discovers a powerful new explosive, agents from a German chemical firm induce him to study at a German university. While there, he is repelled by certain aspects of the people, and he leaves for Belgium. When the war begins, the inventor saves a Belgian burgomaster's daughter from Prussian invaders. The inventor and the girl endure horrible suffering because of the war, but they find happiness at its end, while the formerly fighting nations direct their effort towards world peace at the Paris conferences. The assassination of Kurt Eisner of Bavaria occurs at the end.

Movie Details

Release Date

April 15, 1919

Runtime

70 minutes

Director

Frank Borzage

Production Companies

Charles R. McCauley Photoplays First National Pictures

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