The Mountain Eagle
Synopsis
In the Kentucky hills, a schoolteacher becomes caught in a bitter feud between a widower, his crippled son, and a reclusive hermit. Accusations and jealousy drive her into hiding, leading to love and revenge. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this 1926 romantic drama is now considered lost and remains one of the BFI’s most sought-after missing films.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Ferner, Charles Lapworth, Eliot Stannard
- Original Title
- The Mountain Eagle
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Max Ferner, Charles Lapworth, Eliot Stannard
Gaetano di Ventimiglia
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Max Ferner
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Gaetano di Ventimiglia
Director of Photography
Eliot Stannard
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mountain Eagle
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What is The Mountain Eagle about?
In the Kentucky hills, a schoolteacher becomes caught in a bitter feud between a widower, his crippled son, and a reclusive hermit. Accusations and jealousy drive her into hiding, leading to love and revenge. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this 1926 romantic drama is now considered lost and remains one of the BFI’s most sought-after missing films.
Who directed The Mountain Eagle?
The Mountain Eagle was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Mountain Eagle?
The principal cast of The Mountain Eagle includes Nita Naldi, Malcolm Keen, Bernhard Goetzke, John Hamilton, Ferdinand Martini.
When was The Mountain Eagle released and how long is it?
The Mountain Eagle was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.