The Common Cause
The Common Cause1919
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Helene Palmer and her husband Orrin have grown apart, and she becomes infatuated with bachelor Edward Wadsworth. With the outbreak of World War I, Orrin and Edward enlist, while Helene works as a Red Cross nurse in a small French town. Edward is wounded on a dangerous scouting mission near the town and Orrin carries him to safety. The enemy invades during the night, and Orrin rescues Helene as she is about to be overpowered by a German officer. The dying Edward, morally strengthened by his experience as a soldier, encourages the couple to reunite. Soon after, peace is declared.
DirectorJ. Stuart BlacktonCinematographyOtto BrautiganScreenplayIan HayStudioJ. Stuart Blackton Feature Pictures
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Effie ShannonBelgium (prologue) | Belgium (prologue) |
 Irene CastleFrance (prologue) | France (prologue) |
 Violet HemingBritannia (prologue) | Britannia (prologue) |
 Julia ArthurItaly (prologue) | Italy (prologue) |
 Marjorie RambeauColumbia (prologue) | Columbia (prologue) |
 Herbert RawlinsonOrrin Palmer | Orrin Palmer |
 Sylvia BreamerHelene Palmer | Helene Palmer |
 Huntley GordonEdward Wadsworth | Edward Wadsworth |
 Lawrence GrossmithTommy Atkins | Tommy Atkins |
 Louis DeanGerman General | German General |
| CCharles Stuart BlacktonLittle Belgian Refugee | Little Belgian Refugee |
| VViolet Virginia BlacktonLittle Belgian Refugee | Little Belgian Refugee |
| PPhilip Van LoanThe Poilu | The Poilu |
| MMarcelle CarrollFrench Girl | French Girl |