Movie

The Common Cause

19191h 10m

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Good to know

Director: J. Stuart Blackton
Release date: 1919-01-05
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: J. Stuart Blackton Feature Pictures

About The Common Cause

The Common Cause is a 1919 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by J. Stuart Blackton, starring Effie Shannon, Irene Castle and Violet Heming. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Common Cause in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Effie Shannon

Belgium (prologue)

Irene Castle

France (prologue)

Violet Heming

Britannia (prologue)

Julia Arthur

Italy (prologue)

Marjorie Rambeau

Columbia (prologue)

Herbert Rawlinson

Orrin Palmer

Sylvia Breamer

Helene Palmer

Huntley Gordon

Edward Wadsworth

Lawrence Grossmith

Tommy Atkins

Louis Dean

German General

Charles Stuart Blackton

Little Belgian Refugee

Violet Virginia Blackton

Little Belgian Refugee

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Common Cause in Canada?+

The Common Cause is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Common Cause on Netflix?+

The Common Cause is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Common Cause?+

The Common Cause has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in The Common Cause?+

The Common Cause stars Effie Shannon, Irene Castle, Violet Heming, Julia Arthur and Marjorie Rambeau.

When did The Common Cause come out?+

The Common Cause is a 1919 movie directed by J. Stuart Blackton.

What genre is The Common Cause?+

The Common Cause is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Common Cause?+

The Common Cause was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.