The Heart of Humanity
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The Heart of Humanity is a 1918 propaganda
war film produced by Universal Pictures
and directed by Allen Holubar
. The film, which "follows the general theme and construction of Hearts of the World
and, in places, parallels [its] plot", stars Dorothy Phillips
, William Stowell
and Eric von Stroheim. The film was made toward the end of World War I
and is known for showcasing von Stroheim as a lecherous 'Hun'. The most notorious scene from this movie is the depiction of a near-rape prior to the defenestration
of a crying baby.
Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group....
war film produced by Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
and directed by Allen Holubar
Allen Holubar
Allen Holubar was an American actor, film director and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 38 films between 1913 and 1917. He also directed 33 films between 1916 and 1923....
. The film, which "follows the general theme and construction of Hearts of the World
Hearts of the World
Hearts of the World is a silent film directed by D.W. Griffith, a wartime propaganda classic that was filmed on location in Britain and near the Western Front, made at the request of the British Government to change the neutral mindset of the American public.-Plot:Two families live next to one...
and, in places, parallels [its] plot", stars Dorothy Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Dorothy Phillips was an American stage and film actress.-Career:Born Dorothy Gwendolyn Strible in Baltimore, Maryland, Phillips began her career as a stage actress. She made her film debut in 1911, and appeared in over 150 films during her career...
, William Stowell
William Stowell
William Stowell , was an American silent film actor who died in a railroad accident in the Belgian Congo in 1919....
and Eric von Stroheim. The film was made toward the end of World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and is known for showcasing von Stroheim as a lecherous 'Hun'. The most notorious scene from this movie is the depiction of a near-rape prior to the defenestration
Defenestration
Defenestration is the act of throwing someone or something out of a window.The term "defenestration" was coined around the time of an incident in Prague Castle in the year 1618. The word comes from the Latin de- and fenestra...
of a crying baby.
Cast
- Dorothy PhillipsDorothy PhillipsDorothy Phillips was an American stage and film actress.-Career:Born Dorothy Gwendolyn Strible in Baltimore, Maryland, Phillips began her career as a stage actress. She made her film debut in 1911, and appeared in over 150 films during her career...
- Nanette - William StowellWilliam StowellWilliam Stowell , was an American silent film actor who died in a railroad accident in the Belgian Congo in 1919....
- John Patricia - Robert Anderson - Paul Patricia
- Walt Whitman - Father Michael
- Margaret MannMargaret MannMargaret Mann , was a Scottish - American actress. She starred in a number of major films such as Black Beauty in 1921 and played the lead role in the 1928 film Four Sons one of John Wayne's first films...
- Widow Patricia - Eric von Stroheim - Eric von Eberhard
- Lloyd HughesLloyd HughesLloyd Hughes was an American silent film actor.-Life and career:Born in Bisbee, Arizona, Hughes received his education at the Los Angeles Polytechnic School. He sought a career as an actor early in life, and his clean-cut appearance and ability soon gained him recognition...
- Jules Patricia - Frank Braidwood - Maurice Patricia
- George HackathorneGeorge HackathorneGeorge Hackathorne was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 59 films between 1916 and 1939...
- Louis Patricia - Pat O'Malley - Clancy
- William WelshWilliam Welsh (actor)William Welsh was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 153 films between 1912 and 1936.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:...
- Prussian Officer - Lieutenant Smith - Canadian Officer
- Joseph W. GirardJoseph W. GirardJoseph W. Girard was an American film actor. He appeared in over 280 films between 1911 and 1944.He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.-Selected filmography:...
- Canadian Colonel - Valerie Germonprez - Red Cross Ambulance driver
- Gloria Joy - ?
- Tom LondonTom LondonTom London was an American actor who, according to "The Guinness Book of Movie Records," is credited with appearing in the most movies in the history of Hollywood...
- ? (as Leonard Clapham)
