Contraband (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1925, Contraband is a drama film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After inheriting a newspaper in a small country town, Carmel Lee leaves her home in the city to take charge of it. She soon discovers that the town is terrorized by a band of bootleggers, who abduct and later kill the local sheriff. With the aid of Professor Pell, who has been recently fired as school superintendent, Carmel makes a public issue of the sheriff's murder, editorializing in her paper for justice and reform. Pell and Carmel are kidnapped by the bootleggers, but Carmel escapes and alerts the police. The bootleggers are arrested, the sheriff's murder in solved, and Abner Fownes, a politician and one of the town's leading citizens, is uncovered as the leader of the gang.
Who’s in it. Contraband stars Lois Wilson as Carmel Lee, Noah Beery as Deputy Jenney, Raymond Hatton as Launcelot Bangs and Raymond McKee as Evan B. Pell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Contraband sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contraband page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contraband tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contraband (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Contraband change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Contraband worth watching?
- Contraband holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Contraband?
- Contraband stars Lois Wilson, Noah Beery, Raymond Hatton, Raymond McKee and Charles Ogle.
- When was Contraband released?
- Contraband was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.