Hangman's House (1928)
Donn Byrne's Romance of Racing and Racial Intrigue
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.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 13, 1928
Cast
- Victor McLaglen - Denis Hogan
- June Collyer - Connaught O'Brien
- Earle Foxe - John D'Arcy
- Hobart Bosworth - Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien
- Larry Kent - Dermot McDermot
- Joseph Burke - Neddy Joe - Dermot's Servant
- Mary Gordon - The Woman at Hogan's Hideout
- Brian Desmond Hurst - Horse Race Spectator
- Eric Mayne - Colonel of Legionnaires
- Jack Pennick - Man Bringing Dermot to Hogan
Screenplay
- Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne (Novel)
- Willard Mack
- Philip Klein (Adaptation)
- Marion Orth (Scenario Writer)
Music: Tim Curran
Cinematography: George Schneiderman
Editing: Margaret Clancey
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
judge, informant, ireland, algiers, algeria, hanging judge
More Films by Director: John Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hangman's House 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 directed Hangman's House?
- Hangman's House was directed by John Ford.
- Who stars in Hangman's House?
- Hangman's House stars Victor McLaglen, June Collyer, Earle Foxe, Hobart Bosworth, Larry Kent, Joseph Burke.
- How long is Hangman's House?
- Hangman's House has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Hangman's House?
- Hangman's House is a Thriller, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Hangman's House produced?
- Hangman's House was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hangman's House?
- The themes of Hangman's House include: Courtroom Drama.