The Biblical story of Noah and the Great Flood, with a parallel story of soldiers in the First World War.
Practical Effects
The flood sequence used 600,000 gallons and injured multiple actors.
Direction
Curtiz's first Warner Bros. film before Casablanca fame.
Production
Two-strip Technicolor sequences in the biblical portions.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Dolores Costello
Marie / Miriam
George O'Brien
Travis / Japheth
Noah Beery
Nickoloff / King Nephilim
Louise Fazenda
Hilda / Tavern Maid
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Al Wilson / Ham
Paul McAllister
Minister / Noah
Myrna Loy
Showgirl / Slave Girl
Anders Randolf
The German / Leader of Soldiers
Armand Kaliz
The Frenchman / Leader of the King's Guard
William V. Mong
Innkeeper / Guard
Malcolm Waite
The Balkan Prisoner / Shem
Nigel De Brulier
Soldier / High Priest
Noble Johnson
Slave Broker
Otto Hoffman
Investor with Gun / Trader
Ward Bond
Flood Extra (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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