Court Martial
Synopsis
During the American Civil War, A Union-Army officer is ordered by U. S. President Abraham Lincoln to bring in Belle Starr, the leader of a Missouri guerrilla band, dead or alive. However, he falls in love with her, does not bring her in, and is facing a court-martial.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway, Mort Blumenstock, Elmer Harris
- Original Title
- Court Martial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Anthony Coldeway, Mort Blumenstock, Elmer Harris
Joseph Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
George B. Seitz
Director
Mort Blumenstock
Writer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
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 Court Martial
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What is Court Martial about?
During the American Civil War, A Union-Army officer is ordered by U. S. President Abraham Lincoln to bring in Belle Starr, the leader of a Missouri guerrilla band, dead or alive. However, he falls in love with her, does not bring her in, and is facing a court-martial.
Who directed Court Martial?
Court Martial was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in Court Martial?
The principal cast of Court Martial includes Jack Holt, Betty Compson, Pat Harmon, Doris Hill, Frank Lackteen.
When was Court Martial released and how long is it?
Court Martial was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Court Martial?
Court Martial holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).