The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

6.608

156 minutes

3/6/1921

Overview

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.

Cast List

Rudolph Valentino
as Julio Desnoyers
Josef Swickard
as Marcelo Desnoyers
Alice Terry
as Marguerite Laurier
Alan Hale
as Karl von Hartrott
Pomeroy Cannon
as Madariaga
Bridgetta Clark
as Doña Luisa
Virginia Warwick
as Chichí
Mabel Van Buren
as Elena
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)