Hearts of the World (1918)

  • NR
  • 03/11/1918 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 1h 57m

A ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAR

Overview

A group of youngsters grow up and love in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies village, bringing both destruction and torture. The young people of the village resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.

D.W. Griffith

Director, Writer

Cast

Lillian Gish's headshot

Lillian Gish

The Girl - Marie Stephenson
Robert Harron's headshot

Robert Harron

The Boy - Douglas Gordon Hamilton
Dorothy Gish's headshot

Dorothy Gish

The Little Disturber
Adolph Lestina's headshot

Adolph Lestina

The Grandfather
Josephine Crowell's headshot

Josephine Crowell

The Mother
Jack Cosgrave's headshot

Jack Cosgrave

The Father of the Boy
Kate Bruce's headshot

Kate Bruce

The Mother of the Boy
Ben Alexander's headshot

Ben Alexander

The Boy's Littlest Brother

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