The Branding Iron (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, The Branding Iron is a drama film directed by Reginald Barker, running about 70 minutes. “"YOU'RE THE IMAGE OF YOUR MOTHER WITH THEM BIG EYES A-STARING." Joan Carver lived a life of terror in a lonely cabin in the mountains, bullied and beaten by a father who insanely hated her se” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pierre Landis is insanely jealous of his beautiful young wife Joan, and his jealousy makes him take a branding iron to her to mark her as his property.
Who’s in it. The Branding Iron stars Barbara Castleton as Joan Carver, James Kirkwood as Pierre Landis, Russell Simpson as John Carver and Richard Tucker as Prosper Gael, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Branding Iron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Branding Iron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Branding Iron (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Branding Iron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Branding Iron?
- The Branding Iron stars Barbara Castleton, James Kirkwood, Russell Simpson, Richard Tucker and Sidney Ainsworth.
- When was The Branding Iron released?
- The Branding Iron was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.