The Big Parade

The story of an idle rich boy who joins the US Army's Rainbow Division and is sent to France to fight in World War I, becomes friends with two working class men, experiences the horrors of trench warfare, and finds love with a French girl.

Cast & Crew

Director

King Vidor

John Gilbert

James 'Jim' Apperson

Renée Adorée

Melisande

Hobart Bosworth

Mr. Apperson

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Apperson

Claire Adams

Justyn Reed

Robert Ober

Harry Apperson