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Film / 1918
The Cross Bearer
Directed by
George Archainbaud
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.
The story
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.
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Cast
Montagu LoveCardinal Mercier
Jeanne EagelsLiane de Merode
Tony MerloLt. Maurice Lambeaux
George MorganGaston Van Leys
Edward ElkasBanker Van Leys
Charles BrandtBaron Spiegelman
Eloise ClementJeanne Perrier
Al HartColonel Krause
Alec B. FrancisBrother Joseph
Kate LesterThe Cardinals Housekeeper
Fanny CoganMadame Lambeaux
Henrietta SimpsonMadame Van Leys
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