Prisoners
“All the colour of Viennese night life, plus the dazzling beauty of the Divine Lady of the Screen”
Synopsis
Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as a thief. When she is caught in the act, a young lawyer offers to defend her. Unfortunately, he loses the case, causing her to spend several months in jail. Fortunately, the two have fallen in love, and he promises to wait for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Halsey
- Original Title
- Prisoners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Forrest Halsey, Ferenc Molnár
Lee Garmes
LeRoy Stone
Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Forrest Halsey
Screenplay
William A. Seiter
Director
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Walter Morosco
Producer
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prisoners.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoners about?
Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as a thief. When she is caught in the act, a young lawyer offers to defend her. Unfortunately, he loses the case, causing her to spend several months in jail. Fortunately, the two have fallen in love, and he promises to wait for her.
Who directed Prisoners?
Prisoners was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Prisoners?
The principal cast of Prisoners includes Corinne Griffith, Ian Keith, Otto Matieson, Baron Hesse, Julanne Johnston.
When was Prisoners released and how long is it?
Prisoners was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is Prisoners based on a book or true story?
Prisoners is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ferenc Molnár".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prisoners?
Prisoners holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).