The Hostage
Synopsis
The Highlanders and Lowlanders are sworn enemies until Lieutenant Kemper, the son of Brigadier Kemper, the leader of the militaristic Lowlanders, is held hostage by the Highlanders until his father's army has retreated to its own boundaries. Much to his surprise, the lieutenant is treated with kindness and consideration by his captors, especially by Boyadi and his beautiful daughter Nathalia, whom he learns to love. Thus, instead of obeying his father's command to escape at an appointed time when the Lowlanders plan to violate their pledge and storm the fortress, he keeps his promise to his captors and remains a prisoner.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix
- Original Title
- The Hostage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
Beulah Marie Dix
Henry Kotani
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Screenplay
Henry Kotani
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hostage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hostage about?
The Highlanders and Lowlanders are sworn enemies until Lieutenant Kemper, the son of Brigadier Kemper, the leader of the militaristic Lowlanders, is held hostage by the Highlanders until his father's army has retreated to its own boundaries. Much to his surprise, the lieutenant is treated with kindness and consideration by his captors, especially by Boyadi and his beautiful daughter Nathalia, whom he learns to love. Thus, instead of obeying his father's command to escape at an appointed time when the Lowlanders plan to violate their pledge and storm the fortress, he keeps his promise to his captors and remains a prisoner.
Who directed The Hostage?
The Hostage was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in The Hostage?
The principal cast of The Hostage includes Wallace Reid, Dorothy Abril, Gertrude Short, Clarence Geldart, Guy Oliver.
When was The Hostage released and how long is it?
The Hostage was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hostage?
The Hostage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).