United States / May 18, 1929 / NR
All the colour of Viennese night life, plus the dazzling beauty of the Divine Lady of the Screen
1h 27min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as a thief. When she is caught in the act, a young lawyer offers to defend her. Unfortunately, he loses the case, causing her to spend several months in jail. Fortunately, the two have fallen in love, and he promises to wait for her.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Clary | Warden Rimmer |
| Jean Laverty | Cabaret Dancer |
| Harry Northrup | Prosecuting Attorney |
| James Ford | Kessler |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Prisoners |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | 18 maggio 1929 |
| Production | Walter Morosco |
| Writer | Forrest Halsey, Ferenc Molnár |
| Editing | LeRoy Stone |
| Cinematography | Lee Garmes |
| Assistant directors | William A. Seiter |
| Camera operators | Lee Garmes |
| Additional photography | Lee Garmes |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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