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The Greatest Thing in Life (1918)

Movie 60 min

Drama War Romance

A lost film. Leo Peret has a small quiet tobacco shop in Greenwich Village. Edward Livingston, a wealthy young clubman and man-about-town, comes in frequently ostensibly to buy cigarettes but in reality to talk to the daughter Jeannette, and he is soon in love with the little shop girl. Leo is homesick for his native France, but lacks the funds to make the passage. Edward, learning of their plight, sends $1,000 with a note saying that the money is payment for a good deed. Leo accepts the money and he and Jeannette embark at once.

D.W. Griffith Writer D.W. Griffith Director Stanner E.V. Taylor Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 22, 1918
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0009133
Language
Studio
Artcraft Pictures Corporation

Cast

Lillian Gish Lillian Gish Jeannette Peret Robert Harron Robert Harron Edward Livingston David Butler David Butler Mr. Le Bebe Peaches Jackson Peaches Jackson Miss Peaches Adolph Lestina Adolph Lestina Leo Peret Elmo Lincoln Elmo Lincoln The American Soldier Edward Peil Sr. Edward Peil Sr. The German Officer Kate Bruce Kate Bruce Jeannette's Aunt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Greatest Thing in Life about?
A lost film. Leo Peret has a small quiet tobacco shop in Greenwich Village. Edward Livingston, a wealthy young clubman and man-about-town, comes in frequently ostensibly to buy cigarettes but in reality to talk to the daughter Jeannette, and he is soon in love with the little shop girl. Leo is homesick for his native France, but lacks the funds to make the passage. Edward, learning of their plight, sends $1,000 with a note saying that the money is payment for a good deed. Leo accepts the money and he and Jeannette embark at once.
Who directed The Greatest Thing in Life?
The Greatest Thing in Life was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Greatest Thing in Life?
The Greatest Thing in Life stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, David Butler, Peaches Jackson.
When was The Greatest Thing in Life released?
The Greatest Thing in Life is a 1918 drama, war, romance film.
Where can I watch The Greatest Thing in Life?
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