Cardinal Mercier protects the altar of his church from desecration when German forces invade the Belgian city of Louvain during World War I. Although the soldiers commit widespread atrocities, the cardinal does his best to protect the townspeople.

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Montagu Love

Cardinal Mercier

Jeanne Eagels

Liane de Merode

George Morgan

Gaston Van Leys

Edward Elkas

Banker Van Leys

Al Hart

Colonel Krause

Alec B. Francis

Brother Joseph

Kate Lester

The Cardinals Housekeeper