The Black Watch
“To lead an army was her ambition —but to love one man was her fervid passion”
Synopsis
Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Captain Donald King
Myrna Loy
Yasmani
David Torrence
Field Marshal
David Rollins
Lieutenant Malcolm King
Cyril Chadwick
Major Twynes
Lumsden Hare
Black Watch Colonel
Roy D'Arcy
Rewa Ghunga
David Percy
David
Mitchell Lewis
Major Mohammed Khan
Claude King
General
Walter Long
Harrim Bey
Francis Ford
MacGregor (uncredited)
Randolph Scott
Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)
John Wayne
Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- John Stone
- Original Title
- The Black Watch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
John Stone, Talbot Mundy, James Kevin McGuinness
Joseph H. August
Alex Troffey
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
John Stone
Screenplay
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Alex Troffey
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Watch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Watch about?
Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Who directed The Black Watch?
The Black Watch was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Black Watch?
The principal cast of The Black Watch includes Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, David Torrence, David Rollins, Cyril Chadwick.
When was The Black Watch released and how long is it?
The Black Watch was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is The Black Watch based on a book or true story?
The Black Watch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Talbot Mundy".