The Cross Bearer

50min

Drama

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.

Cast

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Cardinal Mercier
Jeanne Eagels

Jeanne Eagels

Liane de Merode
Tony Merlo

Tony Merlo

Lt. Maurice Lambeaux
George Morgan

George Morgan

Gaston Van Leys
Edward Elkas

Edward Elkas

Banker Van Leys
Charles Brandt

Charles Brandt

Baron Spiegelman
Eloise Clement

Eloise Clement

Jeanne Perrier
Al Hart

Al Hart

Colonel Krause
Alec B. Francis

Alec B. Francis

Brother Joseph
Kate Lester

Kate Lester

The Cardinals Housekeeper
Fanny Cogan

Fanny Cogan

Madame Lambeaux
Henrietta Simpson

Henrietta Simpson

Madame Van Leys

Release date

1st Apr 1918

Status

Released

Spoken languages

No Language