Comparison between two films that depicting WWI

The document compares the two films in the first half of the 20th century and the films selected for comparison in this paper is “The Big Parade (1925)” and “All Quiet on the Western Front (1930).” The Big Parade was conceived as a programmer for a modest young man from the disappointment against the war. On the other hand? All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is one of the most powerful anti-war statements ever in the film? this gut-wrenching story concerns a group of friends who join the army during the First World War and are assigned to the West? where his fiery patriotism is quickly turned to horror and misery by the harsh realities of combat. When MGM was a glimpse into the projection room of rushes? which gave the director King Vidor green light to a film-out "spectacular"? (Mchugh? 13-111) hich ceased to operate up to 13 rolls and a then astronomical cost of $ 382?000. Get rid of his matinee-idol mustache? John Gilbert is perfect as an All-American boy who falls in the First World War? the service? dreaming of adventure and glory. (Mchugh? 13-111) The first half of the film is taken with the jocular byplay between Gilbert and his army friends Tom O'Brien and Karl Dane. These scenes seem to take forever? especially those who are waiting for the big battle sequences advertising copy MGM had promised. However? the slow accumulation of Vidor has its purpose; Lulling by the public into complacency? the director was able to shock viewers of the horrors of war and as suddenly as the Doughboys were shocked in 1918. Gilbert survived the war but returned home at least one leg (the screenplay for the film was written by Laurence Stallings? a war was cut and veterinarian). (Ian? 55-61)

MGM Chief Louis Mayer was terrified that the scenes of an invalid Gilbert is offend his fans? he ordered that the "protection" was shot sequences with Gilbert was only wounded? but with both legs intact. So powerful were the scene climate between Gilbert and his parents? however? not a preview audience ever demanded so that it can be proven. (Paul? 211-225) he film highlights the many beautiful includes the scene in which Gilbert teaches French girl Renée Adorée how to chew gum? the famous photo of men Gilbert to cling desperately that he and his comrades in March to the pre-cooling Belleau Wood sequence in which the soldiers? walking quietly in the midst of tall trees? are taken one by one by snipers and heart-wrenching reunion sequence in which the mother of Gilbert (Claire McDowell) hugs his son as an amputee? blinking at the time it took its first steps. The only concession to MGM formula that Gilbert was depicted as a rich young man? who lives in a mansion the size of Rhode Island. Although its impact has been blunted by years of imitations? the grand parade is a great movie experience. ~ Hal ...