The Little American
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The Little American is a 1917 American silent romantic war drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The film stars Mary Pickford as an American woman who is in love with both a German soldier and a Fr
Film poster
ad for the film
Artcraft Picture Corporation ad in Motion Picture News, 1917
Cecil B. DeMille
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Cecil Blount DeMille, often known in popular culture as Mr. DeMille, was an American filmmaker and actor. Between 1914 and 1958, he created 70 features including silent and sound films. He is acknowle
The Little American
…The Little American is a 1917 American silent romantic war drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The film stars Mary Pickford (who also served as producer) as an American woman who is in love with both a German soldier and a French soldier during…
Publicity portrait, c. 1920
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York
DeMille as a young man, c. 1904
Famous Players–Lasky Corporation – DeMille is seated, second from the right.