The Enemy(1927)
A vivid drama of Austria and one side of the war known only to the women.
The Enemy Synopsis
Carl Behrend, son of a wealthy businessman, marries Pauli Arndt, daughter of a pacifist professor. When World War I breaks out, Carl is drafted. Pauli and her family and friends are left behind to experience the suffering which befell civilians during the war. Her luck worsens when her father is dismissed from his professorship for teaching that war is evil. Her father argues violently with Carl's father, and degradation and despair descend on Pauli and her family as they await Carl's return from the front.
The Enemy (1927) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Fred Niblo, released on December 8, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lillian Gish, Ralph Forbes, Ralph Emerson and Frank Currier. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Niblo
- Writers:
- Agnes Christine Johnston, John Colton, Willis Goldbeck
- Producers:
- Fred Niblo
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Enemy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lillian Gish
as Pauli Arndt
Ralph Forbes
as Carl Behrend
- Ralph Emerson
Ralph Emerson
as Bruce Gordon
Frank Currier
as Prof. Arndt
George Fawcett
as August Bejremd
Fritzi Ridgeway
as Mitzi Winkelmann
- John S. Peters
John S. Peters
as Fritz Winkelmann
Karl Dane
as Jan
Polly Moran
as Baruska
- Billy Kent Schaefer
Billy Kent Schaefer
as Kurt
Louise Emmons
as (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
as Little Girl (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Niblo, written by Agnes Christine Johnston, John Colton and Willis Goldbeck, produced by Fred Niblo.
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The Enemy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Enemy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Enemy?
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The main cast of The Enemy (1927) includes Lillian Gish, Ralph Forbes, Ralph Emerson, Frank Currier and George Fawcett. The film was directed by Fred Niblo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Enemy released?
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The Enemy was released on December 8, 1927 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Enemy worth watching?
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The Enemy (1927) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.