The Victoria Cross
Synopsis
Maj. Ralph Seton is a British army officer stationed in Cawnpore, India, when the Sepoy Rebellion--a mutiny of Indian soldiers in the Brtitish army in India--breaks out in 1857. He receives the prestigious Victoria Cross--the highest decoration that can be awarded to a British soldier--for his actions in battle. However, after a night of drunken debauchery, he is stripped of the honor and disgraced in front of his love, Joan Strathallen, the daughter of his commanding officer. When Indian rebel leader Azimoolah instigates an uprising by the natives and has Joan kidnapped, Seton sets out to redeem his honor and save the woman he loves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward LeSaint
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul M. Potter, Margaret Turnbull
- Original Title
- The Victoria Cross
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward LeSaint
Paul M. Potter, Margaret Turnbull
Department Leadership Roster
Edward LeSaint
Director
Margaret Turnbull
Writer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Victoria Cross
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What is The Victoria Cross about?
Maj. Ralph Seton is a British army officer stationed in Cawnpore, India, when the Sepoy Rebellion--a mutiny of Indian soldiers in the Brtitish army in India--breaks out in 1857. He receives the prestigious Victoria Cross--the highest decoration that can be awarded to a British soldier--for his actions in battle. However, after a night of drunken debauchery, he is stripped of the honor and disgraced in front of his love, Joan Strathallen, the daughter of his commanding officer. When Indian rebel leader Azimoolah instigates an uprising by the natives and has Joan kidnapped, Seton sets out to redeem his honor and save the woman he loves.
Who directed The Victoria Cross?
The Victoria Cross was directed by Edward LeSaint.
Who stars in The Victoria Cross?
The principal cast of The Victoria Cross includes Lou Tellegen, Cleo Ridgely, Sessue Hayakawa, Ernest Joy, Mabel Van Buren.
When was The Victoria Cross released and how long is it?
The Victoria Cross was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Victoria Cross?
The Victoria Cross holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).