New Lives for Old (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, New Lives for Old is a drama film directed by Clarence G. Badger, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Olympe is a cabaret dancer who offers her services to France when her country goes to war. She becomes a spy and provides valuable intelligence information during World War I by winning the confidence of a German officer. Hugh Warren is the American soldier who falls for Olympe. She allows him to believe she is a simple peasant and reveals nothing of her career as a spy. The two fall in love and are married, but the villainous German agent De Montinrich reveals to her husband's family that she is a tawdry club dancer. Unable to reveal her role in espionage, Olympe is ostracized by her friends and family. When the French government honors Olympe for her wartime bravery, her family no longer considers her a blemish on their sterling reputation.
Who’s in it. New Lives for Old stars Betty Compson as Olympe, Theodore Kosloff as De Montinbard, Wallace MacDonald as Hugh Warren and Sheldon Lewis as Pugin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Lives for Old page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Lives for Old tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Lives for Old (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Lives for Old change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in New Lives for Old?
- New Lives for Old stars Betty Compson, Theodore Kosloff, Wallace MacDonald, Sheldon Lewis and Jack Joyce.
- When was New Lives for Old released?
- New Lives for Old was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.