General Crack (1929)
The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.
Director: Alan Crosland
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 16, 1929
Cast
- John Barrymore - Duke of Kurland / Prince Christian
- Philippe De Lacy - Christian, as a boy
- Lowell Sherman - Leopold II
- Marian Nixon - Archduchess Maria Luisa
- Armida - Fidelia
- Hobart Bosworth - Count Hensdorff
- Jacqueline Logan - Countess Carola
- Otto Matieson - Colonel Gabor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tony Gaudio
Editing: Harold McLernon
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Crosland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Crack about?
- The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.
- Who directed General Crack?
- General Crack was directed by Alan Crosland.
- Who stars in General Crack?
- General Crack stars John Barrymore, Philippe De Lacy, Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Armida, Hobart Bosworth.
- How long is General Crack?
- General Crack has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is General Crack?
- General Crack is a Action, Drama, History, Romance, War film.
- Where was General Crack produced?
- General Crack was produced in United States of America.