The Greater Glory (1926)
The Greater Glory is a 1926 drama movie directed by Curt Rehfeld, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Conway Tearle, Anna Q. Nilsson and May Allison.
Fanny von Berg's engagement to Count Maxim von Hurtig is suddenly broken off and she is denounced by her family for a suspected indiscretion. When they are reduced to starvation by the war, the family members accept her earnings without acknowledging the source. As the hostess of a Viennese night club, Fanny becomes the mistress of a rich war profiteer. The Count, loving her still, prevents her from making further sacrifices for her or his people, and they find ultimate happiness in the prospect of a new life together. A lost film.
Quick answers
What is The Greater Glory about?
Fanny von Berg's engagement to Count Maxim von Hurtig is suddenly broken off and she is denounced by her family for a suspected indiscretion. When they are reduced to starvation by the war, the family members accept her earnings without acknowledging the source. As the hostess of a Viennese night club, Fanny becomes the mistress of a rich war profiteer. The Count, loving her still, prevents her from making further sacrifices for her or his people, and they find ultimate happiness in the prospect of a new life together. A lost film.
When was The Greater Glory released?
The Greater Glory was released on 2 May 1926.
How long is The Greater Glory?
The Greater Glory runs 1h 50m.
Who made The Greater Glory?
The Greater Glory was directed by Curt Rehfeld.
Cast
- Conway Tearle as Count Maxim von Hurtig
- Anna Q. Nilsson as Fanny
- May Allison as Corinne
- Ian Keith as Pauli Birbach
- Lucy Beaumont as Tante Ilde
- Jean Hersholt as Gustav Schmidt
- Nigel De Brulier as Dr. Hermann von Berg
- Bridgetta Clark as Mitzi von Berg
- John St. Polis as Prof. Leopold Eberhardt
- Marcia Manon as Kaethe Eberhardt
- Edward Earle as Otto Steiner
- Virginia Southern as Liesel Steiner