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Prisoners (1929)

NR · 1929-05-18 · 1h 27m · EN
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All the colour of Viennese night life, plus the dazzling beauty of the Divine Lady of the Screen

Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as a thief. When she is caught in the act, a young lawyer offers to defend her. Unfortunately, he loses the case, causing her to spend several months in jail. Fortunately, the two have fallen in love, and he promises to wait for her.

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William A. SeiterDirector

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Corinne GriffithCorinne GriffithRiza RigaIan KeithIan KeithNicholas CathyOtto MatiesonOtto MatiesonSebfiBaron HesseBaron HesseKoreJulanne JohnstonJulanne JohnstonLenkeAnne SchaeferAnne SchaeferAunt MariaBela LugosiBela LugosiBrottos--Nightclub OwnerCharles ClaryCharles ClaryWarden RimmerJean LavertyJean LavertyCabaret DancerHarry NorthrupHarry NorthrupProsecuting AttorneyJames FordJames FordKessler

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Frequently asked questions about Prisoners

What is Prisoners about?

Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as a thief. When she is caught in the act, a young lawyer offers to defend her. Unfortunately, he loses the case, causing her to spend several months in jail. Fortunately, the two have fallen in love, and he promises to wait for her.

How long is Prisoners?

Prisoners has a runtime of 87 minutes.