The Enemy (1927 film)

THE ENEMY 1927 - Lillian Gish, Ralph Forbes, Ralph Emerson (Fred Niblo) DVD, MP4

The Enemy is a 1927 American drama film directed by Fred Niblo, and starring Lillian Gish. The film was thought to have been lost for years until a copy was discovered at the MGM library, now controlled by Turner Classic Movies. However, the film is still missing its final reel. Actor Joel McCrea made an early appearance as an extra.

Plot

Newlywed Carl (Ralph Forbes) goes to war where he endures major suffering. Back home, wife Pauli (Lillian Gish) starves, becomes a prostitute to survive, and their baby dies.

Cast

Lillian Gish as Pauli Arndt

Ralph Forbes as Carl Behrend

Ralph Emerson as Bruce Gordon

Frank Currier as Professor Arndt

George Fawcett as August Bejremd

Fritzi Ridgeway as Mitzi Winkelmann

Hans Joby as Fritz Winkelmann (as John S. Peters)

Karl Dane as Jan

Polly Moran as Baruska

Billy Kent Schaefer as Kurt

Louise Emmons (uncredited)

Betty Jane Graham as Little girl (uncredited)

Joel McCrea as Extra (uncredited)

THE ENEMY 1927 - Lillian Gish, Ralph Forbes, Ralph Emerson (Fred Niblo) DVD, MP4

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