Joan the Woman

This epic silent film tells the story of Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who believes she is guided by divine voices to save France from English domination during the Hundred Years' War. She rises to become a military leader, inspiring the French army and leading them to crucial victories. However, she is eventually captured, tried for heresy, and tragically burned at the stake.

As a groundbreaking epic of its time, 'Joan the Woman' was praised for its ambitious scale, lavish production, and Geraldine Farrar's powerful performance. While some historical interpretations have been debated, the film was a significant artistic and commercial success, solidifying Cecil B. DeMille's reputation as a master of spectacle.

• Praised for its grand scale and visual spectacle.

• Geraldine Farrar's performance as Joan was widely lauded.

• The film was a significant achievement in early filmmaking for its ambition and reach.

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Cecil B. DeMille famously had Geraldine Farrar sing the Marseillaise live on set during the climactic battle scene to inspire the extras, even though the sound would not be captured for the silent film.