King Vidor’s 1925 silent war drama The Big Parade depicts World War I through a realistic lens and became the fundamental guide for other war films in Hollywood. It was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) which was formed in 1924 by Jewish theater chain magnate Marcus Loew and considered by many to be the grandest of all Hollywood studios. The film was met with spectacular reception upon its release, becoming one of the biggest hits of the 1920s. The Big Parade elevated the careers of its cast and crew and complemented the studio’s reputation for spectacle, high production values, and a roster of top-tier stars under the later management of Louis B. Mayer.