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Private Peat
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Wikipedia article
'Private Peat' is a lost[http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/loc.mbrs.sfdb.8455/default.html The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: 'Private Peat'] 1918 American silent biographical drama film directed by Edward Jos and written by and starring Harold R. Peat. It was produced by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky.[http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=17227 The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: 'Private Peat']
Synopsis
The film 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 as Himself
*Miriam Fouche as Mrs. Mary Peat
*William Sorelle as Old Bill (credited as William J. Sorelle)
*Edwin J. Grant (Undetermined Role)
References
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