After a short split prologue showing riches as the root of evil in
ancient and modern times, the film settles into 1914 France, where the
Orient Express is about to be wrecked when a bridge washes out. Among
those on board are Al and Travis, Americans who are traveling Europe
spending Travis' money, and Marie, a German girl. The boys save Marie
after the wreck and Travis falls in love with her. When World War I
breaks out Al wants to enlist, but Travis can't, feeling loyal to Marie,
a German. By 1917 Al has enlisted, and Travis follows him shortly after
marrying Marie. Accused of being a German spy by a Russian agent, she
is sentenced to die but is recognized by Travis, who is part of the
firing squad. The town they are in is shelled and they are all trapped
underground, during which a minister makes a lengthy parallel to ancient
times when the King of Akkad persecuted his subjects and defied
Jehovah, who finally sends a flood to wipe out mankind, except for Noah
and his family, whom ...
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