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The American Prisoner

Drama
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1929-09-28
1h 14m
English
Released
British International Pictures

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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....

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About The American Prisoner

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.... Running 74 minutes.

The American Prisoner Cast and Characters

The cast features Carl Brisson (as Lieutenant Cecil Stark), Madeleine Carroll (as Grace Malherb), Cecil Barry (as Peter Norcot), A. Bromley Davenport (as Squire Malherb), and Nancy Price (as Lovey Lee). Their performances are a major reason The American Prisoner has built such a passionate audience.

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The American Prisoner runs for 74 minutes (about 1.2 hour).

Is The American Prisoner good? What's the rating?

The American Prisoner holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The American Prisoner?

The main cast includes Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll, Cecil Barry, and A. Bromley Davenport, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was The American Prisoner released?

The American Prisoner was released in 1929.

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What is The American Prisoner about?

The American Prisoner is a Drama English-language film. 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....

When was The American Prisoner released?

The American Prisoner was released on September 28, 1929. It has a runtime of 1h 14m. The film was produced by British International Pictures.

Who stars in The American Prisoner?

The American Prisoner stars Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll, Cecil Barry and A. Bromley Davenport. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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