Civilization

Civilization

An epic of humanity

NR 1916 · 86 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama

Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless passenger ship during wartime. His submarine is sunk in the following fracas. In the spirit world, Christ commends the captain, and returns to earth in the commander's body to promote His message of peace.

Directed by Thomas H. Ince · Written by C. Gardner Sullivan

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