The New Commandment (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, The New Commandment is a drama and war film directed by Howard Higgin, running about 70 minutes. “She, rare flower of the Paris night life. He, overnourished with millions, under-nourished for the test that was to make or break him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy Morrow (Ben Lyon), who comes from a wealthy family, is sailing to Europe with his father (Holbrook Blinn) on their yacht. Along for the ride is Mrs. Parr (Claire Eames) and her stepdaughter. Near the French coast, Billy discovers that Mrs. Parr wants to arrange a marriage between him and the girl, so he escapes and takes a lifeboat ashore.
Who’s in it. The New Commandment stars Blanche Sweet as Renee Darcourt, Ben Lyon as Billy Morrow, Holbrook Blinn as William Morrow and Clare Eames as Mrs. Parr, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Commandment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Commandment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Commandment (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Commandment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The New Commandment?
- The New Commandment stars Blanche Sweet, Ben Lyon, Holbrook Blinn, Clare Eames and Effie Shannon.
- When was The New Commandment released?
- The New Commandment was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.