The Social Buccaneer
Synopsis
John "Jack" Norton, before the war a society playboy and fop, returns from the trenches of World War One a two fisted American who finds his father, Raymond Norton, in jail, charged with theft of funds from the bank in which he was the president. The money, placed there by the American authorities for the Kingdom of Thorwald, and Princess Elise, is on the way to collect it. John lets his father think he is still the playboy he was before the war, but secretly dons his old 'Doughboy" uniform and sets out after the gang that framed his father.
Top Cast
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Jack Mulhall
Jack Norton
Margaret Livingston
Princess Elise
William Welsh
Raymond Norton
Harry De Vere
Harvey Vail
Wade Boteler
Madison Ames
Percy Challenger
Steele
Lucille Ricksen
Lucille Vail
Robert Anderson
Terry Malone
Buck Connors
Phillip Dupre
Tom London
Louis Lenoir
Sidney Bracey
Bentley Craven
Tote Du Crow
Fontaine La Rue
William T. Horne
Scott Pembroke
Undetermined Role
William Griffin
Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic S. Isham, Burdette Brown, Anthony Coldeway
- Original Title
- The Social Buccaneer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
Frederic S. Isham, Burdette Brown, Anthony Coldeway
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Hill
Director
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What is The Social Buccaneer about?
John "Jack" Norton, before the war a society playboy and fop, returns from the trenches of World War One a two fisted American who finds his father, Raymond Norton, in jail, charged with theft of funds from the bank in which he was the president. The money, placed there by the American authorities for the Kingdom of Thorwald, and Princess Elise, is on the way to collect it. John lets his father think he is still the playboy he was before the war, but secretly dons his old 'Doughboy" uniform and sets out after the gang that framed his father.
Who directed The Social Buccaneer?
The Social Buccaneer was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in The Social Buccaneer?
The principal cast of The Social Buccaneer includes Jack Mulhall, Margaret Livingston, William Welsh, Harry De Vere, Wade Boteler.
When was The Social Buccaneer released and how long is it?
The Social Buccaneer was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Is The Social Buccaneer based on a book or true story?
The Social Buccaneer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederic S. Isham".