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The Eve of St. Mark (1944): Cast

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The Eve of St. Mark is a 1944 war drama directed by John M. Stahl, starring William Eythe as Quizz West, Ray Collins and Ruth Nelson. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Eve of St. Mark (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
John M. Stahl
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Eve of St. Mark About?

The premise of The Eve of St. Mark without spoilers.

A tense drama and daring romance unfold as Quizz West is drafted into the U.S. Army in late 1940. Before his deployment—first to San Francisco and then to the Philippines—he and his hometown girlfriend Janet talk about their future together, confronting the uncertainty of war.

The Eve of St. Mark Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • taxi driver
  • psychotronic film
  • philippines
  • dream
  • 1940s
  • g i joe
  • pacific ocean
  • bombing
  • explosion
  • the girl back home
  • death of a friend
  • compassion
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  • wagon driver
  • japanese flag
  • american flag
  • patriotism
  • home front
  • army medic
  • military policeman
  • army sergeant
  • deception
  • sneak attack
  • sadness
  • slang
  • americana
  • u.s. soldier
  • japanese soldier
  • letter writing
  • cigarette smoking
  • world war two
  • sergeant
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Eve of St. Mark Cast & Characters

William Eythe leads the cast as Quizz West, with Ray Collins as Deckman West and Ruth Nelson as Nell West. Directed by John M. Stahl; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John M. Stahl

More films directed by John M. Stahl: Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Father Was a Fullback, The Walls of Jericho and The Foxes of Harrow.

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The Eve of St. Mark Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “A Véspera de São Marcos” and “Канун Святого Марка”.

Also known as
  • A Véspera de São Marcos
  • Канун Святого Марка

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FAQ

The Eve of St. Mark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Eve of St. Mark, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Eve of St. Mark?

The Eve of St. Mark runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Eve of St. Mark released?

The Eve of St. Mark was released on May 22, 1944.

Who directed The Eve of St. Mark?

The Eve of St. Mark was directed by John M. Stahl.

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Who is in the cast of The Eve of St. Mark?

The Eve of St. Mark stars William Eythe as Quizz West, Ray Collins as Deckman West and Ruth Nelson as Nell West, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Eve of St. Mark have a post-credit scene?

No. The Eve of St. Mark has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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