Whom the Gods Would Destroy (1919)

ALL 04/15/1919 (en) Drama 70 Min
  • Release
    04/15/1919
  • Production
    Charles R. McCauley Photoplays, First National Pictures
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  • Original title
    Whom the Gods Would Destroy
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
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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.

  1. Frank Borzage

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor



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Whom the Gods Would Destroy (1919) 70 Min

ALL 04/15/1919 (en)
Drama
  • Release 04/15/1919
  • Production
    Charles R. McCauley Photoplays, First National Pictures
  • Original title Whom the Gods Would Destroy
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. Frank Borzage

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Oliver L. Sellers, Charles R. Macauley

    Producer