# The First Legion, 1951

The First Legion is a 1951 American drama film directed by Douglas Sirk and written by Emmet Lavery. The film stars Charles Boyer, William Demarest, Lyle Bettger, Walter Hampden, Barbara Rush, Wesley Addy, H. B. Warner and Leo G. Carroll. The film was released on April 27, 1951, by United Artists.

Engrossing low-key account of Jesuit priest who is dubious about an alleged miracle occurring in his town. Boyer gives one of his best performances.

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1951
- Runtime: 1 h 23 min
- By: Douglas Sirk
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_First_Legion,_1951.webm)
- Licence or status: Public domain (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Douglas Sirk
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/commons/46751663?play=1)