The Altar Stairs (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film
Released in 1922, The Altar Stairs is a drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Altar Stairs stars Frank Mayo as Rod McLean, Lawrence Hughes as Tony Heritage, Louise Lorraine as Joie Malet and J. Jiquel Lanoe as Captain Jean Malet (as J.J. Lanoe), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Altar Stairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Altar Stairs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Altar Stairs (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Altar Stairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Altar Stairs?
- The Altar Stairs stars Frank Mayo, Lawrence Hughes, Louise Lorraine, J. Jiquel Lanoe and Harry De Vere.
- When was The Altar Stairs released?
- The Altar Stairs was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.