The Cross Bearer
1918 50min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
April 1, 1918
Runtime
50min
Director
Genre
Language
English
Production
World Film
Cast
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