
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.
1921 en 156 minutes
Rating: 6.6
Plot
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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Cast

Rudolph Valentino
Julio Desnoyers

Josef Swickard
Marcelo Desnoyers

Alice Terry
Marguerite Laurier

Alan Hale
Karl von Hartrott

Pomeroy Cannon
Madariaga

Bridgetta Clark
Doña Luisa

Virginia Warwick
Chichí

Mabel Van Buren
Elena

Stuart Holmes
Otto von Hartrott

John St. Polis
Etienne Laurier

Mark Fenton
Senator Lacour

Derek Ghent
René Lacour

Nigel De Brulier
Tchernoff

Bowditch M. Turner
Argensola

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)

John George
Argentine Ranch Resident (uncredited)

Jean Hersholt
Prof. von Hartrott (uncredited)

Noble Johnson
Conquest (uncredited)

Kathleen Key
Georgette (uncredited)

Ramon Novarro
Guest at Ball (uncredited)