''The Big Parade'', with John Gilbert, 1925 is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on May 26th, 2021.
''The Big Parade'', with John Gilbert, 1925
A vintage poster reprint of ''The Big Parade'', a 1925 American silent war film directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert. It is widely... more
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''The Big Parade'', with John Gilbert, 1925
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Movie World Posters
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A vintage poster reprint of ''The Big Parade'', a 1925 American silent war film directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential films of the silent era, particularly in the genre of war films.
In "The Big Parade," John Gilbert plays the character of James Apperson, an all-American young man who enlists in the U.S. Army during World War I. The film follows James and his fellow soldiers as they experience the challenges and horrors of war, particularly on the Western Front in France. It explores the camaraderie among soldiers, the brutality of battle, and the impact of war on their lives.
One of the film's notable aspects is its realistic portrayal of warfare, including trench warfare and the physical and emotional toll it takes on the soldiers. It also incorporates elements of romance when James falls in love with a French woman, Melisande (played by Renée Adorée), whom he meets during the war.
"The Big Parade" is celebrated for its groundbreaking use of realism and its anti-war sentiments. It was one of the early films to depict the brutal realities of combat and the toll it takes on the human spirit. The film's battle sequences are particularly powerful and have had a lasting impact on war film depictions.
The film was a massive commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing silent films of all time. It received critical acclaim for its storytelling, direction, and John Gilbert's performance. "The Big Parade" also played a significant role in popularizing the war film genre in Hollywood.
Overall, "The Big Parade" is considered a classic of silent cinema and a masterpiece of the war film genre. It continues to be studied and appreciated for its historical and artistic significance, offering a poignant and realistic portrayal of the human cost of war.
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May 26th, 2021
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