Peace on the Western Front (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Peace on the Western Front is a notable film directed by Hans M. Nieter, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. A moving anti-war drama in which a father explains the futility of war to his young son. The film includes flashbacks from the father’s own nightmare experiences alongside documentary footage from Verdun, Arras and Ypres with the message that War is not a glorious adventure but ‘“a hideous ugly thing, involving sacrifices on the part of the finest manhood of every combatant nation”.
Who’s in it. Peace on the Western Front stars Moore Marriott and Eric Pavitt.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peace on the Western Front page.
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- Where can I watch Peace on the Western Front (1930)?
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- Who stars in Peace on the Western Front?
- Peace on the Western Front stars Moore Marriott and Eric Pavitt.
- When was Peace on the Western Front released?
- Peace on the Western Front was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.