Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)
- 7.8
- 3h 17min
- Drama, History
- 1918-02-24 (USA)
Storyline
Intolerance and its terrible effects are examined in four historical eras. In ancient Babylon, a mountain girl is caught up in the religious rivalry that leads to the city's downfall. In Judea, the hypocritical Pharisees condemn Jesus Christ. In 1572 Paris, unaware of the impending St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, two young Huguenots prepare for marriage. Finally, in modern America, social reformers destroy the lives of a young woman and her beloved.
Plot Keywords
multiple storyline, paris france, jerusalem, multiple time frames, false accusation of murder, jealousy, nurse, parade, debutante, charity, attempted rape, train, strike, slum, slave, poverty, torch, conspiracy, confession of crime, child custody
Short Review
As a medium for expressing art, moving pictures may not stand the test of time, but Intolerance is greater than any medium. It is one of the mileposts on the long road of art.
