The Greater Glory (1926)

A story of Vienna following World War I, in which the butchers became millionaires and the aristocrats became beggars, told against a background of mother-love and sacrifice.

Director:

Curt Rehfeld

Writers:

Edith O'Shaughnessy (novel), June Mathis (scenario)

Stars:

Conway Tearle, Anna Q. Nilsson, May Allison

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Conway Tearle	...	Count Maxim von Hurtig
Anna Q. Nilsson	...	Fanny
May Allison	...	Corinne
Ian Keith	...	Pauli Birbach
Lucy Beaumont	...	Tante Ilde
Jean Hersholt	...	Gustav Schmidt
Nigel De Brulier	...	Dr. Hermann von Berg
Bridgetta Clark	...	Mitzi von Berg
John St. Polis	...	Prof. Leopold Eberhardt (as John Sainpolis)
Marcia Manon	...	Kaethe Eberhardt
Edward Earle	...	Otto Steiner
Virginia Southern	...	Liesel Steiner
Isabelle Keith	...	Anna Birbach - Pauli's Wife
Kathleen Chambers	...	Irma von Berg - the Stepmother
Hale Hamilton	...	Leon Krum

Storyline

A story of Vienna following World War I, in which the butchers became millionaires and the aristocrats became beggars, told against a background of mother-love and sacrifice.

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Plot Keywords:

aristocrat | mother love | butcher | sacrifice | german | 

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Taglines:

Company of 2,000 in cast - It took a whole year to make it! (original poster)

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 May 1926 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Viennese Medley

Company Credits

Production Co:

First National Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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