The American Prisoner
Originally released in 1929. The American Prisoner is a drama film. directed by Thomas Bentley. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll, and Cecil Barry
Synopsis
Devon, 1815. In the dying days of the Napoleonic Wars, a Danish-American lieutenant, Cecil Stark, is captured attempting to run supplies to the French. Imprisoned at Dartmoor, he and his fellow captives make a desperate escape attempt, in which Stark is shot. He is found by Grace Malherb, and the two fall in love while he convalesces on her family estate. But Grace's father is heavily indebted to the boorish Peter Norcot, whose price for forgiving the loan is Grace's hand in marriage....
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carl Brisson
as Lieutenant Cecil Stark
Madeleine Carroll
as Grace Malherb
Cecil Barry
as Peter Norcot
A. Bromley Davenport
as Squire Malherb
Nancy Price
as Lovey Lee
Reginald Fox
as Captain Mainwaring
Carl Harbord
as Lieutenant Burnham
Lucius Blake
as Seaman Sam Cuffee
John Valentine
as Commander Miller
Edward Dignon
as Sailor Leverett
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American Prisoner about?
Devon, 1815. In the dying days of the Napoleonic Wars, a Danish-American lieutenant, Cecil Stark, is captured attempting to run supplies to the French. Imprisoned at Dartmoor, he and his fellow c...
Who directed The American Prisoner?
The American Prisoner was directed by Thomas Bentley.
How long is The American Prisoner?
The American Prisoner has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The American Prisoner released?
The American Prisoner was released on September 28, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The American Prisoner?
The main cast of The American Prisoner includes Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll, Cecil Barry, A. Bromley Davenport, Nancy Price.