The Cross Bearer

  • Genre: Drama
  • Run time: 50 min
  • Premiere: 1918. April 1.

Cardinal Mercier protects the altar of his church from desecration when German forces invade the Belgian city of Louvain during World War I. Although the soldiers commit widespread atrocities, the cardinal does his best to protect the townspeople.

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Montagu Love

Cardinal Mercier

Jeanne Eagels

Liane de Merode

Tony Merlo

Lt. Maurice Lambeaux

George Morgan

Gaston Van Leys

Edward Elkas

Banker Van Leys

Charles Brandt

Baron Spiegelman

Eloise Clement

Jeanne Perrier

Al Hart

Colonel Krause

Alec B. Francis

Brother Joseph

Kate Lester

The Cardinals Housekeeper

Fanny Cogan

Madame Lambeaux

Henrietta Simpson

Madame Van Leys

Directing

Writing

Anne Maxwell

Scenario Writer

Directing

Writing

Anne Maxwell

Scenario Writer