The Brute Master
Synopsis
Madeline Gray, a young San Francisco woman spending the winter in the tropics, is suddenly called home. Accompanied by her friend Walter Maxwell, she books passage on a schooner owned by Bucko McAllister--aka "The Brute Master" because of his brutal, tyrannical behavior. Once they're at sea a crew member mutinies, locks McAllister in his cabin and sets the ship on fire. Maxwell, Madeline and the remaining crew make it off the ship and to a nearby island, where they make a discovery that they weren't expecting at all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Dixon, Charmian London, Hobart Bosworth
- Original Title
- The Brute Master
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- J. Parker Read Jr. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Marshall
Ralph Dixon, Charmian London, Hobart Bosworth
J.O. Taylor
Ralph Dixon
J. Parker Read Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Marshall
Director
Ralph Dixon
Editor
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
J. Parker Read Jr.
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brute Master
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brute Master about?
Madeline Gray, a young San Francisco woman spending the winter in the tropics, is suddenly called home. Accompanied by her friend Walter Maxwell, she books passage on a schooner owned by Bucko McAllister--aka "The Brute Master" because of his brutal, tyrannical behavior. Once they're at sea a crew member mutinies, locks McAllister in his cabin and sets the ship on fire. Maxwell, Madeline and the remaining crew make it off the ship and to a nearby island, where they make a discovery that they weren't expecting at all.
Who directed The Brute Master?
The Brute Master was directed by Roy Marshall.
Who stars in The Brute Master?
The principal cast of The Brute Master includes Hobart Bosworth, Anna Q. Nilsson, William Conklin, Margaret Livingston.
When was The Brute Master released and how long is it?
The Brute Master was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.