The Black Watch
"To lead an army was her ambition —but to love one man was her fervid passion"
Originally released in 1929. The Black Watch is a drama/adventure film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, and David Torrence
Synopsis
Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor McLaglen
as Captain Donald King
Myrna Loy
as Yasmani
David Torrence
as Field Marshal
David Rollins
as Lieutenant Malcolm King
Cyril Chadwick
as Major Twynes
Lumsden Hare
as Black Watch Colonel
Roy D'Arcy
as Rewa Ghunga
David Percy
as David
Mitchell Lewis
as Major Mohammed Khan
Claude King
as General
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Watch about?
Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Who directed The Black Watch?
The Black Watch was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Black Watch?
The Black Watch has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Black Watch released?
The Black Watch was released on May 22, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Watch?
The main cast of The Black Watch includes Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, David Torrence, David Rollins, Cyril Chadwick.