The Cross Bearer
1918Cardinal 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.
Acted in
Montagu Love
as Cardinal Mercier
Jeanne Eagels
as Liane de Merode
Tony Merlo
as Lt. Maurice Lambeaux
George Morgan
as Gaston Van Leys
Edward Elkas
as Banker Van Leys
Charles Brandt
as Baron Spiegelman
Eloise Clement
as Jeanne Perrier
Al Hart
as Colonel Krause
Alec B. Francis
as Brother Joseph
Kate Lester
as The Cardinals Housekeeper
Fanny Cogan
as Madame Lambeaux
Henrietta Simpson
as Madame Van Leys