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Private Peat
Directed byEdward José
Written byCharles E. Whittaker
Produced byAdolph Zukor
Jesse Lasky
StarringHarold R. Peat
CinematographyHal Young
Distributed byFamous Players-Lasky
Paramount/Artcraft
Release date
October 13, 1918
Running time
5 reels
CountryUSA
LanguageSilent..English titles

Private Peat is a lost[1] 1918 silent film biographical drama directed by Edward José and written by and starring Harold R. Peat. It was produced by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky.[2]

Synopsis

It is based on the book Private Peat by Harold R. Peat, recalling his WW1 experiences as one of the first Americans to enlist in the conflict when American joined the war. Peat was from Canada but is presented as an all-American boy for patriotism and propaganda. The feature primarily consisted of newsreel footage.

Cast

  • Harold R. Peat - Himself
  • Miriam Fouche - Mrs. Mary Peat
  • William Sorelle - Old Bill
  • Edwin J. Grant -

References