The Great Love (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, The Great Love is a drama and war film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Jim Young of Youngstown, Pennsylvania, reads of the German war atrocities and decides to enlist in the British army, thus becoming a forerunner of the American forces that are subsequently to leave for the battlefields of Europe. He begins active training at a camp outside London. While enjoying a few hours of leave, he meets Susie Broadplains , a young woman from Australia. She is flattered by his attentions and their friendship soon blossoms into love. However German plotters plan to destroy an arsenal at night and Sir Roger is inveigled into driving an automobile along a London road with its lights turned skyward to guide the Zeppelins. Jim, wounded and home on furlough, detects Sir Roger on the lonely road, follows and traps him in his cottage. Sir Roger turns his pistol on himself rather than be taken alive. Susie finds the "great love" in service for the cause of democracy and her country, with a greater love in sight.
Who’s in it. The Great Love stars Lillian Gish as Susie Broadplains, Robert Harron as Jim Young, George Siegmann as Mr. Seymour and Gloria Hope as Jessie Lovewell, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Love (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Great Love?
- The Great Love stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, George Siegmann, Gloria Hope and Maxfield Stanley.
- When was The Great Love released?
- The Great Love was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.