tcm come through by acquire this wonderful and silent and comedy or drama for television . until recently it have be lock away in an achieve somewhere . it premier on tv for the 1st time since it theatrical release in 1927. two american fight in world war i ( william boyd and louis wolheim ) be hide in a defensive position with german soldier advance . they however be fight with each other and work the nerve of one an other . they of course be catch and but after an inventive escape they be take on a whirlwind adventure in arabia and with all the humor you might find in an abbott and costello movie . very funny and sometimes even touch . a great silent picture and winner of an academy award for best comedy direction . direct by lewis milestone .