General Crack
Synopsis
The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- General Crack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
J. Grubb Alexander
Tony Gaudio
Harold McLernon
Department Leadership Roster
J. Grubb Alexander
Writer
Alan Crosland
Director
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Harold McLernon
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About General Crack
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What is General Crack about?
The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.
Who directed General Crack?
General Crack was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in General Crack?
The principal cast of General Crack includes John Barrymore, Philippe De Lacy, Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Armida.
When was General Crack released and how long is it?
General Crack was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for General Crack?
General Crack holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).