Paths of Glory
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Movie Poster
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Country
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United States
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Directed by
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Stanley Kubrick
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Release Date
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December 25, 1957
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Language
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English German
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Distributor
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United Artists
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Paths of Glory is a 1957 World War I film directed by Stanley Kubrick (The Killing, Full Metal Jacket, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, A Clockwork Orange), and stars Kirk Douglas as a French officer who defends three soldiers who are to be executed for cowardice as a result of a disastrous attempt to take a well-defended German position and a French general's desire to shift the blame.
The following weapons were used in the film Paths of Glory:
Revolvers
MAS Mle. 1892
The Mle 1892 Revolver is carried by several French officers and soldiers including Lieutenant Roget (Wayne Morris), Cpl. Philippe Paris (Ralph Meeker), and Pvt. Lejeune (Kem Dibbs). Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas) is briefly seen with this revolver, too, as he goes over the top but it then switches to a Smith & Wesson M1917. Major Saint-Auban (Richard Anderson) carries another Mle. 1892 in his holster.
Revolver d'ordonnance modèle 1892 - 8x27mmSR
Pvt. Lejeune holds his revolver before he goes over the top for a reconnaissance mission.
Cpl. Paris wields his Mle. 1892 while crawling in No Man's Land.
A view of Lieutenant Roget's MAS as he removes a grenades from his pocket.
Cpl. Paris with his revolver in hand observes a destroyed house.
After Roget ordered Lejeune to investigate the house, Cpl. Paris looks after him.
Col. Dax draws his MAS Mle. 1892 before the charge.
By whistling and brandishing his revolver, he orders his men to come out of the trench. In the next scene his revolver changes to an S&W M1917.
Smith & Wesson M1917
The revolvers of Cpl. Philippe Paris (Ralph Meeker) and Pvt. Lejeune (Kem Dibbs) switch to the Smith & Wesson M1917 during the reconnaissance mission. Colonel Dax's revolver also becomes a Smith & Wesson after he goes over the top.
Smith & Wesson Model 1917 - .45 ACP
Cpl. Paris crawls with his Smith & Wesson through No Man's Land.
Pvt. Lejeune on the left holds his Smith & Wesson.
Col. Dax carries an M1917 while leading his men in a charge across No Man's Land.
While in a crater, he holds up his revolver and tries to get an overview of the situation.
Col. Dax turns to a sergeant and asks him, where the B company is.
Rifles
Lebel Mle. 1886
French soldiers are seen carrying Lebel Mle 1886 rifles and firing them during the battle scenes. The three main accused soldiers Corporal Philippe Paris (Ralph Meeker), Private Maurice Ferol (Timothy Carey), and Private Pierre Arnaud (Joe Turkel) can be seen with Lebel rifles during the inspection of Général Mireau (George Macready).
Fusil Lebel Modèle 1886-M93 - 8x50mmR Lebel
The muzzle is seen up close while a French soldier stands on guard.
A sentry is about to lower his Lebel after presenting it to Col. Dax entering his headquarter.
French soldiers with slung Lebels march by the military prison.
Staff Sergeant Boulanger (
Bert Freed) gives the guards instructions on how to deal with the prisoners.
The soldiers follow Boulanger on his way to get the prisoners.
A soldier escorts injured Private Pierre Arnaud to the execution. The palace seen in the background is the Bavarian
Schleißheim.
A French soldier stands next to Private Paris, who is being inspected by Boulanger. This image offers a view of the fixed
Rosalie spike bayonet.
As Col. Dax walks past the sentry of his headquarter, the soldier presents his Lebel.
Gras Mle. 1874
Some French soldiers are seen with Gras Model 1874 rifles.
Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 - 11x59mm Gras
A French soldier greets
Général Mireau with his Gras.
The French soldier in the lower crater holds a Gras.
Wänzel M1854/67
Since the movie armory did not have large quantities of Lebel rifles, they had to improvise using Austrian Wänzel M1854/67s. As the film was shot in Bavaria, the filmmakers had access to arsenals full of old breech-loading rifles from the late 19th century, including many Wänzel rifles that were supplied to Bavaria by Austria-Hungary. These rifles are mainly seen during the charge on Hill 19.
Infanteriegewehr M1854/67, System Wänzel - 14x33mmR Wänzel
Tense soldiers, armed with Austrian rifles with bayonets attached, make way for the approaching Colonel Dax.
The French soldier in center stands with his rifle which offers a view of the breech-loading.
More French soldiers on the left cling to their as Col Dax walks by.
Even more soldiers take cover from bombardment with their Wänzels. It is worth mentioning that 600 off-duty German police officers play these French soldiers that Colonel Dax passes by several times to give the impression of a whole regiment; e.g. the smoking soldiers on the left are also seen in the first picture.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
French soldiers are also frequently seen using German Gewehr 98 rifles, probably due to the lack of available Lebel 1886 rifles.
Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A French soldier is obviously armed with a Gew. 98.
Another view of the same soldier.
The French soldiers that comprise the execution detail are all armed with Gew. 98 rifles.
Gewehr 1888/05
The German Gewehr 1888/05 is also carried by French soldiers.
Gewehr 1888/05 - 7.92x57mm (8x57 IS)
The rifle hit the ground after its user was shot. Note the bayonet is bound on the muzzle.
Mosin Nagant M91/30
Several Russian Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifles are also wielded by French soldiers.
Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR
A Mosin Nagant is seen in the gun rack inside the shelter of Pvt. Duval (Marshall Rainer).
A French soldier seen in the left corner charges with a Mosin-Nagant.
The soldier on the right holds the rifle.
Dreyse Ö/M
Dreyse Ö/Ms are also carried by French soldiers.
Dreyse Zündnadel-Defensionsgewehr Ö/M - 15.4 mm
Two French soldiers with Dreyses on each side of the trench take cover.
Another soldier on the left has the Dreyse Needle rifle.
To the right, a crawling soldier advances with his rifle. Note the obliquely mounted bolt handle and the front barrel band on which the sling is attached.
Unknown Rifles
Many French soldiers are armed with unknown rifles.
The second soldier from the right holds an unknwon bolt action rifle.
A French soldier charges with a different type of rifle.
The same rifle lies on the ground after the soldier was killed.
The soldier in center has an unknown rifle.
A prison guard enters the room.
Another view of the same rifle.
Machine Guns
Vickers Mk. I
British Vickers are transported by French soldiers throughout the trenches network.
Vickers Mark I - .303 British
A French soldier lugs the Vickers over his shoulder.
Another soldier passes Dax, Major Saint-Auban, and Général Mireau.
An MG position in the trench during the night as the raiding party moves out.
A prepared Vickers behind Col. Dax before the assault.
The Vickers in the trench as Dax returns to when he wants to find out why the men have not advanced
Lewis Gun
A Lewis Gun is briefly seen held by one French soldier at the beginning of the attack.
The soldier second from the right steps forward with his Lewis gun.
Browning M1919A4
An anachronistic Browning M1919 is seen lying on the ground of the French trench.
Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield
Stanley Kubrick himself sitting next to the Browning on a behind-the-scenes picture.
The barrel of the Browning is visible in the lower center between the French soldiers.
Other
Citron Foug Mle. 1916
During the night reconnaissance mission, Lieutenant Roget (Wayne Morris) throws a Citron Foug Mle. 1916 and kills Pvt. Lejeune (Kem Dibbs) accidentally. Another one or possibly the same prop is seen handled by Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas), who put it in his pocket before the attack.
Citron Foug modèle 1916 with 1st Model cap
Roget put the Citron Foug Mle. 1916 aside on the edge of the crater.
While Staff Sergeant Boulanger counts down from fifteen, Colonel Dax stows it in his pocket.
Howitzers
As Général de brigade Paul Mireau (George Macready) orders the artillery spotter Capt. Nichols (Harold Benedict) to call the battery of Capt. Rousseau (John Stein), three howitzers are seen fired by French soldiers. The howitzers are mock-ups that should resemble the Canon de 155 C, mle. 1917 Schneider.
The howitzers fire on the "Anthill".
Another view of two howitzers behind the Battery Commander Capt. Rousseau.
The right one recoils back after firing.