Lay Down Your Arms! (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1914, Lay Down Your Arms! is a drama and war film directed by Holger-Madsen, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Martha, a war widow, finds a new zest for life when she meets the noble Captain von Tilling. They marry, but before long he, too, is called to war. In his absence, Martha falls into a depression and is hospitalised. Sick with longing and learning that her banking firm has gone belly-up, she leaves the hospital and takes a train to the battlefield to find her husband. (stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. Lay Down Your Arms! stars Philip Bech as Grev von Althaus, Marthas far, Oluf Billesborg, Augusta Blad as Martha and Alf Blütecher as Arno von Dotzky, Marthas første mand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Lay Down Your Arms! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lay Down Your Arms! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lay Down Your Arms! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lay Down Your Arms! (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lay Down Your Arms! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lay Down Your Arms! worth watching?
- Lay Down Your Arms! holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lay Down Your Arms!?
- Lay Down Your Arms! stars Philip Bech, Oluf Billesborg, Augusta Blad, Alf Blütecher and Ellen Ferslev.
- When was Lay Down Your Arms! released?
- Lay Down Your Arms! was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.