The Little American (1917)

As the sinister shadow of World War I descends, Angela Moore, a radiant American heiress, finds herself torn between two admirers; Karl Van Austriem, a patriotic German-American, and Count Jules de Destin, a gallant French nobleman. Each bids farewell to Angela as they heed the call of duty for their respective nations, leaving her with a lingering sense of trepidation. Her voyage to France, a journey of heritage and nostalgia to her ancestral estate, takes a chilling turn as her luxurious liner falls victim to a German U-boat, mistaking it for a vessel of war. Amid the harrowing chaos, Angela miraculously survives, reaching her family chateau, only to inherit the imposing estate following her aunt's demise. However, the relentless tide of war swallows her sanctuary as German soldiers commandeer it, transforming the peaceful chateau into a grotesque war command post. Angela's heart recoils at the monstrosities inflicted upon her staff by the ruthless invaders, and she implores Karl, now a German officer, to halt these atrocities. When Karl's militaristic indoctrination overshadows his morality, Angela forgoes her neutrality, using her precarious position to relay vital intelligence about the German artillery to Jules and the French forces. Yet, her audacious actions lead to her arrest for espionage and imminent execution. In a whirlwind of conflict, Angela's fate rests in the hands of Karl, whose loyalty is tested. A dramatic turn of events hinges on the arrival of French forces, led by Count Jules, bringing the film to an exhilarating climax. Will love conquer all, or will the ravages of war dictate their destinies? This is the riveting premise of "The Little American" (1917).

The Little American is a drama movie featuring Mary Pickford and directed by Joseph Levering.

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