The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)
AN EPIC OF REALISM With its great scenes of Argentine-its intimate views of Parisian life-its titanic battle scenes-its massive settings-its tremendous realism-its faithful reproduction of the vital story-its mighty drama-its soul stirring romance.
150 min
Set in the years before and during World War I, this epic tale tells the story of a rich Argentine family, one of its two descending branches being half of French heritage, the other being half German. Following the death of the family patriarch, the man's two daughters and their families resettle to France and Germany, respectively. In time the Great War breaks out, putting members of the family on opposing sides.
- Release date
- March 6, 1921
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Carl Davis
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Cast
- Rudolph Valentino as Julio Desnoyers
- Josef Swickard as Marcelo Desnoyers
- Alice Terry as Marguerite Laurier
- Alan Hale as Karl von Hartrott
- Pomeroy Cannon as Julio Madariaga
- Bridgetta Clark as Doña Luisa Mdariaga Desnoyers
- Virginia Warwick as Chichí Desnoyers
- Mabel Van Buren as Elena Madariaga von Hartrott
- Stuart Holmes as Otto von Hartrott
- John St. Polis as Etienne Laurier
- Mark Fenton as Senator Lacour
- Derek Ghent as René Lacour
- Nigel De Brulier as Tchernoff
- Bowditch M. Turner as Argensola
- Edward Connelly as Lodgekeeper
- Wallace Beery as Lieut. Col. von Richthosen
- Harry Northrup as The General
- Arthur Hoyt as Lieutenant Schnitz
- Xavier Cugat as Violinist in Tango Bar Scene (uncredited)
- Louise Emmons as French Mother Bidding Farewell (uncredited)
- John George as Argentine Ranch Resident (uncredited)
- Jean Hersholt as Prof. von Hartrott (uncredited)
- Noble Johnson as Conquest (uncredited)
- Kathleen Key as Georgette (uncredited)
- Ramon Novarro as Guest at Ball (uncredited)
Crew
- Rex Ingram · Director
- Vicente Blasco Ibáñez · Writer
- June Mathis · Writer
- Kevin Brownlow · Producer
- David Gill · Producer
- Carl Davis · Composer
- John F. Seitz · Cinematographer
- Grant Whytock · Editor