Kidnapped
“A triumph in big-picture entertainment! Filmed in glorious new sepia-tone!”
Synopsis
Robert Louis Stevenson's hero David Balfour joins rebel Alan Breck Stewart in 18th-century Scotland.
Top Cast
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Warner Baxter
Alan Breck
Freddie Bartholomew
David Balfour
Arleen Whelan
Jean MacDonald
C. Aubrey Smith
Duke of Argyle
Reginald Owen
Capt. Hoseason
John Carradine
Gordon
Nigel Bruce
Neil MacDonald
Miles Mander
Ebenezer Balfour
Ralph Forbes
James
H.B. Warner
Angus Rankeiller
Arthur Hohl
Riach
E. E. Clive
Minister MacDougall
Halliwell Hobbes
Dominie Campbell
Montagu Love
Colonel Whitehead
Donald Haines
Ransome
Moroni Olsen
Douglas
Leonard Mudie
Red Fox
Mary Gordon
Mrs. MacDonald
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien, Eleanor Harris, Ernest Pascal, Edwin Blum
- Original Title
- Kidnapped
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Sonya Levien, Eleanor Harris, Ernest Pascal, Edwin Blum, Robert Louis Stevenson
Kenneth Macgowan
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Kenneth Macgowan
Producer
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
Eleanor Harris
Screenplay
Ernest Pascal
Screenplay
Edwin Blum
Screenplay
Eleanor Harris
Writer
Sonya Levien
Writer
Ernest Pascal
Writer
Edwin Blum
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidnapped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kidnapped about?
Robert Louis Stevenson's hero David Balfour joins rebel Alan Breck Stewart in 18th-century Scotland.
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The principal cast of Kidnapped includes Warner Baxter, Freddie Bartholomew, Arleen Whelan, C. Aubrey Smith, Reginald Owen.
When was Kidnapped released and how long is it?
Kidnapped was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Kidnapped based on a book or true story?
Kidnapped is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kidnapped?
Kidnapped holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).