Hangman's House (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1928, Hangman's House is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 80 minutes. “Donn Byrne's Romance of Racing and Racial Intrigue” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Forced by her mean-spirited father, Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien, to marry a man she doesn't love, Connaught O'Brien gives up hope of ever with her true love, Dermot McDermot. After her father dies and a hunted rebel leader returns to town, however, Connaught finds a renewed hope that the tides of oppression will shift and she might again find happiness. This silent romantic drama, set in Ireland, is the first film in which a then-unknown John Wayne is clearly visible.
Who’s in it. Hangman's House stars Victor McLaglen as Denis Hogan, June Collyer as Connaught O'Brien, Earle Foxe as John D'Arcy and Hobart Bosworth as Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hangman's House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hangman's House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hangman's House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hangman's House (1928)?
- In US, Hangman's House is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hangman's House worth watching?
- Hangman's House holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hangman's House?
- Hangman's House stars Victor McLaglen, June Collyer, Earle Foxe, Hobart Bosworth and Larry Kent.
- When was Hangman's House released?
- Hangman's House was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.