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The Enemy (1927)

Movie ★ 6.3 90 min

Carl Behrend, son of a wealthy businessman, marries Pauli Arndt, daughter of a pacifist professor. When World War I breaks out, Carl is drafted. Pauli and her family and friends are left behind to experience the suffering which befell civilians during the war. Her luck worsens when her father is dismissed from his professorship for teaching that war is evil. Her father argues violently with Carl's father, and degradation and despair descend on Pauli and her family as they await Carl's return from the front.

Fred Niblo Director Agnes Christine Johnston Writer John Colton Writer Willis Goldbeck Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 8, 1927
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0017850
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Enemy about?
Carl Behrend, son of a wealthy businessman, marries Pauli Arndt, daughter of a pacifist professor. When World War I breaks out, Carl is drafted. Pauli and her family and friends are left behind to experience the suffering which befell civilians during the war. Her luck worsens when her father is dismissed from his professorship for teaching that war is evil. Her father argues violently with Carl's father, and degradation and despair descend on Pauli and her family as they await Carl's return from the front.
Who directed The Enemy?
The Enemy was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in The Enemy?
The Enemy stars Lillian Gish, Ralph Forbes, Ralph Emerson, Frank Currier.
When was The Enemy released?
The Enemy is a 1927 drama, romance, war film.
Where can I watch The Enemy?
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