His Captive Woman
Synopsis
Cabaret dancer Anna Janssen kills her sugardaddy and escapes to a South Seas island on the yacht of a wealthy admirer. Stolid, conscientious Tom McCarthy, a New York detective, is sent after Anna and arrests her, chartering a steamer to bring her back to the United States. The steamer sinks, and Anna and Tom are stranded on a small island. They fall in love, and Tom's influence brings about a benign change in Anna's character. They are rescued, however, and Anna is placed on trial for her life. Tom takes the stand in her defense and informs the judge of Anna's conversion in the solitude of the island. The judge instructs Tom to marry Anna and then sentences them to life--on the island where they found happiness together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne, Paul Perez
- Original Title
- His Captive Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne, Paul Perez
Lee Garmes
Stuart Heisler
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne
Writer
Paul Perez
Writer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
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.
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What is His Captive Woman about?
Cabaret dancer Anna Janssen kills her sugardaddy and escapes to a South Seas island on the yacht of a wealthy admirer. Stolid, conscientious Tom McCarthy, a New York detective, is sent after Anna and arrests her, chartering a steamer to bring her back to the United States. The steamer sinks, and Anna and Tom are stranded on a small island. They fall in love, and Tom's influence brings about a benign change in Anna's character. They are rescued, however, and Anna is placed on trial for her life. Tom takes the stand in her defense and informs the judge of Anna's conversion in the solitude of the island. The judge instructs Tom to marry Anna and then sentences them to life--on the island where they found happiness together.
Who directed His Captive Woman?
His Captive Woman was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in His Captive Woman?
The principal cast of His Captive Woman includes Milton Sills, Dorothy Mackaill, Gladden James, Jed Prouty, Sidney Bracey.
When was His Captive Woman released and how long is it?
His Captive Woman was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Captive Woman?
His Captive Woman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).