The Cross Bearer
1918, English. Directed by George Archainbaud.
Cardinal Mercier protects the altar of his church from desecration when German forces invade the Belgian city of Louvain during World War I. Although the soldiers commit widespread atrocities, the cardinal does his best to protect the townspeople.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
- Montagu LoveCardinal Mercier
- Jeanne EagelsLiane de Merode
- Tony MerloLt. Maurice Lambeaux
- George MorganGaston Van Leys
- Edward ElkasBanker Van Leys
- Charles BrandtBaron Spiegelman
- Eloise ClementJeanne Perrier
- Al HartColonel Krause
- Alec B. FrancisBrother Joseph
- Kate LesterThe Cardinals Housekeeper
- Fanny CoganMadame Lambeaux
- Henrietta SimpsonMadame Van Leys
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1918
- Country
- United States of America
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The Cross Bearer runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Cross Bearer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Cross Bearer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1918. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Cross Bearer?
The Cross Bearer (1918) was directed by George Archainbaud and stars Montagu Love, Jeanne Eagels, Tony Merlo.