The Man Without a Country
Originally released in 1937. The Man Without a Country is a drama film. directed by Crane Wilbur. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Litel, Gloria Holden, and Ted Osborne
Synopsis
This short film tells the story of a disgraced U.S. army officer who is charged with treason. At his court martial he is sentenced to lifetime exile aboard American ships at sea, no crew member can mention anything about the United States within his hearing, and in the books he is allowed to read all references to the United States are removed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Litel
as Lt. Philip Nolan
Gloria Holden
as Marian Morgan
Ted Osborne
as Jack Morgan
Donald Brian
as Colonel Morgan
Holmes Herbert
as Aaron Burr
Erville Alderson
as President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
John Harron
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
as Lincoln's Secretary (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
as President Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)
Jack Mower
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man Without a Country about?
This short film tells the story of a disgraced U.S. army officer who is charged with treason. At his court martial he is sentenced to lifetime exile aboard American ships at sea, no crew member can...
Who directed The Man Without a Country?
The Man Without a Country was directed by Crane Wilbur.
How long is The Man Without a Country?
The Man Without a Country has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was The Man Without a Country released?
The Man Without a Country was released on November 27, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man Without a Country?
The main cast of The Man Without a Country includes John Litel, Gloria Holden, Ted Osborne, Donald Brian, Holmes Herbert.