Why America Will Win
"The Smashing 7-Reel Photo Drama of the Life of General J. Pershing-----Every American Should See "WHY AMERICA WILL WIN""
Originally released in 1918. Why America Will Win is a drama film. directed by Richard Stanton. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring A. Alexander, Harris Gordon, and Olaf Skavlan
Synopsis
This is not a romance but the biography of the man who now leads our vast forces in France. It shows him from boyhood to his present high command, and the story of his life tells why Pershing was selected to lead the American forces overseas and how he has his own personal account to settle with the ruthless Hun.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
A. Alexander
as Gen. John J. Pershing as a boy
Harris Gordon
as Gen. John J. Pershing as a youth
Olaf Skavlan
as Gen. John J. Pershing
Ralph Faulkner
as President Woodrow Wilson
W.E. Whittle
as Col. Theodore Roosevelt
Miss Irving
as Mrs. Daniel Pershing
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as John F. Pershing
Betty Gray
as Ann Thompson Pershing
Ernest Maupain
as The Kaiser / Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why America Will Win about?
This is not a romance but the biography of the man who now leads our vast forces in France. It shows him from boyhood to his present high command, and the story of his life tells why Pershing was s...
Who directed Why America Will Win?
Why America Will Win was directed by Richard Stanton.
How long is Why America Will Win?
Why America Will Win has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Why America Will Win released?
Why America Will Win was released on September 8, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why America Will Win?
The main cast of Why America Will Win includes A. Alexander, Harris Gordon, Olaf Skavlan, Ralph Faulkner, W.E. Whittle.