The Cross Bearer

Overview

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.

Directed by George Archainbaud

Top cast

Montagu Love

Cardinal Mercier

Jeanne Eagels

Liane de Merode

T

Tony Merlo

Lt. Maurice Lambeaux

George Morgan

Gaston Van Leys

Edward Elkas

Banker Van Leys

C

Charles Brandt

Baron Spiegelman

E

Eloise Clement

Jeanne Perrier

Al Hart

Colonel Krause

Alec B. Francis

Brother Joseph

Kate Lester

The Cardinals Housekeeper

F

Fanny Cogan

Madame Lambeaux

H

Henrietta Simpson

Madame Van Leys

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