War drama

The Big Parade (1925): Cast

Name: The Big Parade
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Released: 1925-11-05
Duration: 2 h 31 min
Cast: John Gilbert, Karl Dane, Claire McDowell, Harry Crocker, George Beranger

The Big Parade is a 1925 war drama directed by King Vidor, starring John Gilbert as James 'Jim' Apperson, Karl Dane and Claire McDowell. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.

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Released: November 5, 1925
Runtime: 2h 31m (151 min)
Director: King Vidor
Genres: Drama , War , Romance
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is The Big Parade About?

The premise of The Big Parade without spoilers.

An epic portrait of an American doughboy, it follows a pampered young heir who enlists in the U.S. Army’s famed Rainbow Division and is shipped to the French front during World I. There he befriends two working‑class comrades, endures the brutal realities of trench warfare, and ultimately falls in love with a French girl, discovering purpose beyond his privileged upbringing.

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Cast & crew

The Big Parade Cast & Characters

John Gilbert leads the cast as James 'Jim' Apperson, with Karl Dane as 'Slim' Jensen and Claire McDowell as Mrs. Apperson. Directed by King Vidor; 17 actors are credited in all.