The Dictator
"Fights and thrills and gay romance in a Spanish banana republic- with a wild young American and a pretty senorita the center of it all."
Originally released in 1922. The Dictator is a adventure/drama film. directed by James Cruze. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Reid, Theodore Kosloff, and Lila Lee
Synopsis
A silent romantic adventure melodrama (from the play and novel by Richard Harding) about a womanizer who follows a beautiful Hispanic woman to her home country and his adventures there. He ends up helping her father become dictator of the entire country, and is rewarded with marriage to her and he is named Minister of Finance!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dictator about?
A silent romantic adventure melodrama (from the play and novel by Richard Harding) about a womanizer who follows a beautiful Hispanic woman to her home country and his adventures there. He ends up...
Who directed The Dictator?
The Dictator was directed by James Cruze.
How long is The Dictator?
The Dictator has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Dictator released?
The Dictator was released on June 25, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dictator?
The main cast of The Dictator includes Wallace Reid, Theodore Kosloff, Lila Lee, Kalla Pasha, Sidney Bracey.