Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Cross Bearer
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Montagu Love as Cardinal Mercier

Montagu Love

Cardinal Mercier

Jeanne Eagels as Liane de Merode

Jeanne Eagels

Liane de Merode

Tony Merlo as Lt. Maurice Lambeaux

Tony Merlo

Lt. Maurice Lambeaux

George Morgan as Gaston Van Leys

George Morgan

Gaston Van Leys

Edward Elkas as Banker Van Leys

Edward Elkas

Banker Van Leys

Charles Brandt as Baron Spiegelman

Charles Brandt

Baron Spiegelman

Eloise Clement as Jeanne Perrier

Eloise Clement

Jeanne Perrier

Al Hart as Colonel Krause

Al Hart

Colonel Krause

Alec B. Francis as Brother Joseph

Alec B. Francis

Brother Joseph

Kate Lester as The Cardinals Housekeeper

Kate Lester

The Cardinals Housekeeper

Fanny Cogan as Madame Lambeaux

Fanny Cogan

Madame Lambeaux

Henrietta Simpson as Madame Van Leys

Henrietta Simpson

Madame Van Leys

Production Companies

World Film