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Behind the Front

Name: Behind the Front
Director: A. Edward Sutherland
Released: 1926
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Frances Raymond, Hayden Stevenson, Chester Conklin, Raymond Hatton, Mary Brian

1926A. Edward SutherlandIMDb: 6.3/10

Synopsis

During World War I a young man joins the army and winds up befriending another young recruit, not knowing that it's the same pickpocket who stole his watch. After finishing basic training, the two are sent to the front lines in France, where they wind up in trouble with the MPs, getting involved with some cute French girls and "volunteering" for a dangerous front-line mission, and their antics result in their endangering the armistice.

Director

A. Edward Sutherland

Cast

Mary Brian

Melbourne MacDowell

Gertrude Astor

Editor's Choice Analysis

'Behind the Front' (1926) Review: War Comedy That Surprises with Heart and Humor

Is this film worth watching?Short answer: Yes, but it’s not for everyone. 'Behind the Front' (1926) is a charming and often hilarious film that captures the camaraderie and chaos o...

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1926

Behind the Front

A. Edward Sutherland

ScoreCult MeterScore

63%Popularity50%

#323Archive Rank#488

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Behind the Front FAQ

The movie Behind the Front was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.

Behind the Front was released in the year 1926.

Behind the Front has an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Behind the Front is a movie from United States.

Behind the Front is categorised as Comedy, War in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Behind the Front features Mary Brian, Melbourne MacDowell, Gertrude Astor, Hayden Stevenson.

The screenplay for Behind the Front was written by Monte Brice, Ralph Spence, Ethel Doherty.

If you enjoy Behind the Front, you might also like A Fitting Gift (1920), His Royal Slyness (1920), Lunatics in Politics (1920), The Deadlier Sex (1920).

Yes, Behind the Front (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and War qualities.