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The Common Cause (1919) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Common Cause is a 1919 comedy and drama film from director J. Stuart Blackton, with a cast led by Effie Shannon, Irene Castle and Violet Heming. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes and premiered on January 5, 1919.

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Helene Palmer and her husband Orrin have grown apart, and she becomes infatuated with bachelor Edward Wadsworth. With the outbreak of World War I, Orrin and Edward enlist, while Helene works as a Red Cross nurse in a small French town. Edward is wounded on a dangerous scouting mission near the town and Orrin carries him to safety. The enemy invades during the night, and Orrin rescues Helene as she is about to be overpowered by a German officer. The dying Edward, morally strengthened by his experience as a soldier, encourages the couple to reunite. Soon after, peace is declared.
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Effie Shannon
Belgium (prologue)

Irene Castle
France (prologue)

Violet Heming
Britannia (prologue)

Julia Arthur
Italy (prologue)

Marjorie Rambeau
Columbia (prologue)

Herbert Rawlinson
Orrin Palmer

Sylvia Breamer
Helene Palmer

Huntley Gordon
Edward Wadsworth

Lawrence Grossmith
Tommy Atkins

Louis Dean
German General
Charles Stuart Blackton
Little Belgian Refugee
Violet Virginia Blackton
Little Belgian Refugee
Frequently Asked Questions About The Common Cause
What is the release date of The Common Cause?
The Common Cause was released on January 5, 1919.
How long is The Common Cause?
The Common Cause runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Common Cause?
The Common Cause stars Effie Shannon as Belgium (prologue), Irene Castle as France (prologue), Violet Heming as Britannia (prologue) and Julia Arthur as Italy (prologue). The cast also includes Marjorie Rambeau, Herbert Rawlinson, Sylvia Breamer and Huntley Gordon.
Who directed The Common Cause?
The Common Cause was directed by J. Stuart Blackton. The screenplay is credited to Ian Hay, Anthony Paul Kelly and Percival Knight.
What kind of movie is The Common Cause?
The Common Cause is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and drama.
What should I watch if I liked The Common Cause?
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Can I stream the full movie of The Common Cause on 123Movies?
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