Love's Prisoner (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1919, Love's Prisoner is a drama and crime film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 47 minutes. “A gripping melodrama of thrills and mystery” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young lady, who "hates the law" rises from the tenements to society. Financial reverses lead her to commit a series of burglaries as "The Bird". She becomes involved with the detective investigating the burglaries. After she confesses and pays for her crimes, they marry.
Who’s in it. Love's Prisoner stars Olive Thomas as Nancy, later Lady Clevela, Joe King as Jim Garside, William V. Mong as Jonathan Twist and Harvey Clark as Lord Cleveland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Love's Prisoner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love's Prisoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love's Prisoner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love's Prisoner (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love's Prisoner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love's Prisoner worth watching?
- Love's Prisoner holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love's Prisoner?
- Love's Prisoner stars Olive Thomas, Joe King, William V. Mong, Harvey Clark and Ann Forrest.
- When was Love's Prisoner released?
- Love's Prisoner was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.