The Crimson Wing

Nov 1, 1915

1h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

The hero is a young soldier who is in love with two girls simultaneously. While on the battlefield, the soldier learns that one of his sweethearts has committed suicide. Only temporarily taken aback, he begins to dream of the blissful domesticity which he will enjoy with the other girl upon his return.

Genres

War

Production Companies

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

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Cast

Count Ludwig von Leun-Walram

E.H. Calvert

Paul D'Arblay

John Cossar

Marguerite Clairon

Ruth Stonehouse

Marcelle de Lembach

Beverly Bayne

Lt. von Arnheim

Bryant Washburn

Clothilde Berthon

Betty Scott

Don Rodrigo Valera

Harry Dunkinson

Grant Foreman

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