The Greatest Thing in Life (1918): Cast
The Greatest Thing in Life is a 1918 war drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Adolph Lestina as Leo Peret, Lillian Gish and Robert Harron. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Greatest Thing in Life About?
The premise of The Greatest Thing in Life without spoilers.
A lost silent drama set in Greenwich Village follows immigrant Leo Peret, who runs a tobacco shop. Clubman Edward Livingston visits, pretending to buy cigarettes but to speak with Leo’s daughter Jeannette, whom he loves. When Leo cannot afford a trip home, Edward gives $1,000 as a payment, allowing the couple to leave together.
The Greatest Thing in Life Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- world war one
The Greatest Thing in Life Cast & Characters
Adolph Lestina leads the cast as Leo Peret, with Lillian Gish as Jeannette Peret and Robert Harron as Edward Livingston. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Adolph Lestina as Leo Peret
- Lillian Gish as Jeannette Peret
- Robert Harron as Edward Livingston
- Kate Bruce as Jeannette's Aunt
Also Starring in The Greatest Thing in Life
· 4 more- Edward Peil Sr. The German Officer
- David Butler Mr. Le Bebe
- Elmo Lincoln The American Soldier
- Peaches Jackson Miss Peaches
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
The Greatest Thing in Life Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Une fleur dans les ruines” and “人生中最重要的事”.
- Also known as
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- Une fleur dans les ruines
- 人生中最重要的事
- La fanciulla che cerca amore
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The Greatest Thing in Life FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Greatest Thing in Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Greatest Thing in Life?
The Greatest Thing in Life runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was The Greatest Thing in Life released?
The Greatest Thing in Life was released on December 22, 1918.
Who directed The Greatest Thing in Life?
The Greatest Thing in Life was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The Greatest Thing in Life?
The Greatest Thing in Life stars Adolph Lestina as Leo Peret, Lillian Gish as Jeannette Peret and Robert Harron as Edward Livingston, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Greatest Thing in Life have a post-credit scene?
No. The Greatest Thing in Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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