The Fall of Babylon (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1919, The Fall of Babylon is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 63 minutes. “50 000 PLAYERS TAKE PART FOUR THOUSAND DANCING GIRLS 10,500 HORSES and WILD BEASTS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the relatively low box office takings of 'Intolerance', D. W. Griffith would revisit his epic film three years later by releasing two of the film's interlocking stories as standalone features, with some new additional footage. The first of the two was 'The Fall of Babylon', which depicts the conflict between Prince Belshazzar of Babylon and Cyrus the Great of Persia.
Who’s in it. The Fall of Babylon stars Tully Marshall as High Priest of Bel, Constance Talmadge as The Mountain Girl, Alfred Paget as Prince Belshazzar and Carl Stockdale as Nabonidus, King of Babylonia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Fall of Babylon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fall of Babylon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fall of Babylon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fall of Babylon (1919)?
- In US, The Fall of Babylon is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fall of Babylon worth watching?
- The Fall of Babylon holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fall of Babylon?
- The Fall of Babylon stars Tully Marshall, Constance Talmadge, Alfred Paget, Carl Stockdale and Seena Owen.
- When was The Fall of Babylon released?
- The Fall of Babylon was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.