What Price Glory (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1926, What Price Glory is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 116 minutes. “AN EPIC STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOVE OF WOMAN AND LOVE OF COUNTRY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. U.S. Marine sergeants Quirt and Flagg are inveterate romantic rivals on peacetime assignments in China and the Philippines. In 1917, W.W. I brings them to France, where Flagg, now a captain, takes up with flirtatious Charmaine, inn-keeper's daughter. Of course, Quirt has to arrive and spoil his fun. But the harsh realities of war and the threat of a shotgun marriage give the two men a common cause...
Who’s in it. What Price Glory stars Edmund Lowe as 1st Sgt. Harry Quirt, Victor McLaglen as Capt. Flagg, Dolores del Río as Charmaine de la Cognac and William V. Mong as Cognac Pete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What Price Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Price Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Price Glory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Price Glory (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Price Glory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What Price Glory worth watching?
- What Price Glory holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Price Glory?
- What Price Glory stars Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Dolores del Río, William V. Mong and Phyllis Haver.
- When was What Price Glory released?
- What Price Glory was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.