The Altar Stairs
Synopsis
On an island in the South Seas, derelict Tony Heritage is rescued from savage natives by trader and ship captain Rod McLean, but repays him by stealing Rod’s money and fleeing to France. There, Heritage marries a young French woman named Joie Malet, but her father, Captain Jean Malet, having discovered his miscreant past, snatches Joie from the altar stairs and takes her to a South Sea island where he has been posted. Tony Heritage follows, but Capt. Malet keeps him away from Joie by giving him a job on another island, helping Rod McLean build a new trading post.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- G.B. Lancaster
- Original Title
- The Altar Stairs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
G.B. Lancaster
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Altar Stairs
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What is The Altar Stairs about?
On an island in the South Seas, derelict Tony Heritage is rescued from savage natives by trader and ship captain Rod McLean, but repays him by stealing Rod’s money and fleeing to France. There, Heritage marries a young French woman named Joie Malet, but her father, Captain Jean Malet, having discovered his miscreant past, snatches Joie from the altar stairs and takes her to a South Sea island where he has been posted. Tony Heritage follows, but Capt. Malet keeps him away from Joie by giving him a job on another island, helping Rod McLean build a new trading post.
Who directed The Altar Stairs?
The Altar Stairs was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The Altar Stairs?
The principal cast of The Altar Stairs includes Frank Mayo, Louise Lorraine, Lawrence Hughes, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Harry De Vere.
When was The Altar Stairs released and how long is it?
The Altar Stairs was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.