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The Little American (1917)

80 min  -  Action | Drama | History  -   27 August 1917 (USA)
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A young American has her ship torpedoed by a German U-boat but makes it back to ancestral home in France, where she witnesses German brutality firsthand.

Writers:

Jeanie Macpherson (screenplay), Jeanie Macpherson (story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Mary Pickford, Jack Holt and Raymond Hatton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mary Pickford ...
Angela Moore
Jack Holt ...
Karl Von Austreim
Raymond Hatton Raymond Hatton ...
Count Jules De Destin
Hobart Bosworth Hobart Bosworth ...
German Colonel
Walter Long Walter Long ...
German Captain
James Neill James Neill ...
Senator John Moore
Ben Alexander Ben Alexander ...
Bobby Moore
Guy Oliver Guy Oliver ...
Frederick Von Austreim
Edythe Chapman Edythe Chapman ...
Mrs. Von Austreim
Lillian Leighton Lillian Leighton ...
Angela's Great Aunt
DeWitt Jennings DeWitt Jennings ...
English Barrister
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Storyline

German-American Karl and French-American Jules are in love with Angela when each returns to his country as war breaks out. She sails for France and while there is nearly raped by Karl as the Germans invade. She is later arrested for sending secret messages to Jules but Karl defends her. Both are saved from execution by the arrival of the French forces and Count Jules Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

France | U Boat | Chateau | Ocean Liner | Prussian  | See more »

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The silent sufferers. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Pequena Americana See more »

Filming Locations:

Jesse Lasky Studios - 6284 Selma Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$166,949 (estimated)

Gross:

$446,237 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Mary Pickford Company See more »
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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Film debut of Ramon Novarro. See more »

Quotes

Count Jules De Destin: Since you are determined to stay, Mademoiselle, you may render France a great service.
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Connections

Featured in Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic (2004) See more »