The Big Parade
1925 · Movie · NR · 151 min · ★ 7.6 · 95% critics
An aimless young man from a wealthy family enlists to fight in World War I and is sent to France. There, he forms close bonds with fellow soldiers, falls in love, and faces the grim human cost of war far beyond the patriotic excitement that first drew him in.
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Details
- Years
- 1925
- Release date
- 1925-11-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 151 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (128 votes)
About
If you respond to classic war dramas with romance and emotional weight, this is a strong pick, especially if you like All Quiet on the Western Front or Wings; Not for you if silent films and slow buildups test your patience.
Pros: powerful anti-war impact; moving romance; strong camaraderie | Cons: slow first half; uneven humor; very long runtime
Themes
- france
- world war i
- patriotism
- battlefield
- combat
- silent film
- french girl
- spitting
- 1910s
- american g.i.
- war buddies
Cast & crew
John Gilbert
as James 'Jim' Apperson
Renée Adorée
as Melisande
Hobart Bosworth
as Mr. Apperson
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Apperson
Claire Adams
as Justyn Reed
Robert Ober
as Harry Apperson
Tom O'Brien
as Michael Olysius 'Bull' O'Hara
Karl Dane
as 'Slim' Jensen
Rosita Marstini
as Melisande's Mother
Julanne Johnston
as Justine Devereux (uncredited)
Directed by King Vidor