The Last Volunteer (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1914, The Last Volunteer is a notable film directed by Oscar Apfel, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. While traveling incognito through his kingdom, Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Tholberg becomes infatuated with Katrina, the daughter of innkeeper Hermann Ardelheim, but their idyll is interrupted by the arrival of a courier bearing the news that Austrania has threatened war. Katrina is heartbroken to discover the identity of her sweetheart whom she can never hope to marry. After Ludwig's departure, Katrina overhears the plotting of two spies and with the help of her brother Roalf, she confronts them. In the ensuing struggle, Katrina kills one of them, who turns out to be the Austranian ambassador. Although Katrina admits her crime, Marshal von Trump plans to execute Roalf in order to pacify the Austranians. Katrina appeals to Ludwig, who pardons Roalf over the advice of his counselors causing Austrania to declare war. A crucial battle is fought near the Ardelheim inn, during which Katrina becomes a heroine by signaling the advance of Ludwig's troops.
Who’s in it. The Last Volunteer stars Eleanor Woodruff as Katrina, Paul Panzer as Ambassador of Austrania, Robert Broderick as Von Tromp and Irving Cummings as Prince Ludwig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Last Volunteer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Volunteer page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Volunteer (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Volunteer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Volunteer worth watching?
- The Last Volunteer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Volunteer?
- The Last Volunteer stars Eleanor Woodruff, Paul Panzer, Robert Broderick, Irving Cummings and Edward Hoyt.
- When was The Last Volunteer released?
- The Last Volunteer was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.