Civilization

Thomas Ince's war epic is an allegorical film about peace. The King of Wredpryd leads his people to war with their neighbors heedless of the cost. Count Ferdinand captains a submarine of his own design but refuses to fire on a civilian ship and therefor sinks his submarine. In purgatory Fredinand's soul encounters Jesus who offers him redemption if he returns to the living as a voice of peace. 78 Minutes - Complete with the reissue film score.