Under Two Flags (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Under Two Flags is a drama and adventure film directed by J. Gordon Edwards, running about 60 minutes. “VIVE LA FRANCE! Was the dying cry of Cigarette, the mail girl of the army in Algeria” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Legion's mascot, Cigarette falls for an Englishman, Bertie Cecil (Herbert Heyes), and when he is sentenced to a firing squad, she heroically takes the bullet herself.
Who’s in it. Under Two Flags stars Theda Bara as Cigarette, Herbert Heyes as Bertie Cecil, Stuart Holmes as Chateauroye and Stanhope Wheatcroft as Berkeley Cecil, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Two Flags page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Two Flags tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Two Flags (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under Two Flags change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Under Two Flags?
- Under Two Flags stars Theda Bara, Herbert Heyes, Stuart Holmes, Stanhope Wheatcroft and Joseph Crehan.