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The Greatest Thing in Life is a 1918 American silent drama film about World War I, directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, and David Butler. The film is now considered lost as no prints are known to exist.
Original Release
12/08/1918
US Release
12/08/1918
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert Harron | Edward Livingston |
| Adolph Lestina | Leo Peret |
| David Butler | Mr. Le Bebe |
| Elmo Lincoln | The American Soldier |
| Edward Peil Sr. | The German Officer |
| Kate Bruce | Jeannette's Aunt |
| Peaches Jackson | Mlle. Peaches / Miss Peaches |
| ZaSu Pitts | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Ernest Butterworth | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Carol Dempster | Dancer |
Directors
Writers
Lillian Gish, D.W. Griffith, Stanner E.V. Taylor
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert Harron | Edward Livingston |
| Adolph Lestina | Leo Peret |
| David Butler | Mr. Le Bebe |
| Elmo Lincoln | The American Soldier |
| Edward Peil Sr. | The German Officer |
| Kate Bruce | Jeannette's Aunt |
| Peaches Jackson | Mlle. Peaches / Miss Peaches |
| ZaSu Pitts | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Ernest Butterworth | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Carol Dempster | Dancer |
| Louise Emmons | Woman on Street |
| Fred Malatesta | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Lucille Young | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Lillian Gish | Jeannette Peret |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| D.W. Griffith | Producer |
