One of the most powerful anti-war statements ever put on film, this gut-wrenching story concerns a group of friends who join the Army during World War I and are assigned to the Western Front, where their fiery patriotism is quickly turned to horror and misery by the harsh realities of combat. Director Lewis Milestone pioneered the use of the sweeping crane shot to capture a ghastly battlefield panorama of death and mud, and the cast, led by Lew Ayres, is terrific. It's hard to pick a favorite scene, but the finale, as Ayres ...
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One of the most powerful anti-war statements ever put on film, this gut-wrenching story concerns a group of friends who join the Army during World War I and are assigned to the Western Front, where their fiery patriotism is quickly turned to horror and misery by the harsh realities of combat. Director Lewis Milestone pioneered the use of the sweeping crane shot to capture a ghastly battlefield panorama of death and mud, and the cast, led by Lew Ayres, is terrific. It's hard to pick a favorite scene, but the finale, as Ayres stretches from his trench to catch a butterfly, is one of the most devastating sequences of the decade. The film won Oscars for Best Picture and for Milestone's direction -- and trivia buffs should note that the actors were coached by future luminary George Cukor, while Ayres became a conscientious objector in World War II. The Road Back (1937) followed, and the film was remade for television in 1979. Robert Firsching, Rovi
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 132. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 132. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 132. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 130. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 132. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 132. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 132. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim. Fine. VHS TAPE-LIKE NEW! ! ! TAPE AND ORIGINAL COVER ARE EXCELLENT! ! ! -LIKE NEW! ! ! -FROM SELLER WITH OVER A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE SELLING ON-LINE.
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Good. DVD This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Slim Summerville, Ben Alexander, Arnold Lucy, John Wray, Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres. Good. 1930 Run time: 130. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!