The Road Through the Dark (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, The Road Through the Dark is a drama film directed by Edmund Mortimer, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Gabrielle Jardee, daughter of a conservative Parisian family, is in love with an American, John Morgan, who her parents disapprove of. She is sent away from Paris to a small village, where her aunt lives with her sister and brother. The war comes and the Germans enter the town. She becomes the mistress of a German Kommandant.
Who’s in it. The Road Through the Dark stars Clara Kimball Young as Gabrielle Jardee, Jack Holt as Duke Karl, Henry Woodward as John Morgan and Bobby Connelly as Georges, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road Through the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road Through the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road Through the Dark (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road Through the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Road Through the Dark?
- The Road Through the Dark stars Clara Kimball Young, Jack Holt, Henry Woodward, Bobby Connelly and Elinor Fair.
- When was The Road Through the Dark released?
- The Road Through the Dark was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.