His Captive Woman (1929)

His Captive Woman (1929) poster

Cabaret dancer Anna Janssen kills her sugardaddy and escapes to a South Seas island on the yacht of a wealthy admirer. Stolid, conscientious Tom McCarthy, a New York detective, is sent after Anna and arrests her, chartering a steamer to bring her back to the United States. The steamer sinks, and Anna and Tom are stranded on a small island. They fall in love, and Tom's influence brings about a benign change in Anna's character. They are rescued, however, and Anna is placed on trial for her life. Tom takes the stand in her defense and informs the judge of Anna's conversion in the solitude of the island. The judge instructs Tom to marry Anna and then sentences them to life--on the island where they found happiness together.

Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cinematography: Lee Garmes
Editing: Stuart Heisler
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Fitzmaurice
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is His Captive Woman about?
Cabaret dancer Anna Janssen kills her sugardaddy and escapes to a South Seas island on the yacht of a wealthy admirer. Stolid, conscientious Tom McCarthy, a New York detective, is sent after Anna and arrests her, chartering a steamer to bring her back to the United States. The steamer sinks, and Anna and Tom are stranded on a small island. They fall in love, and Tom's influence brings about a benign change in Anna's character. They are rescued, however, and Anna is placed on trial for her life. Tom takes the stand in her defense and informs the judge of Anna's conversion in the solitude of the island. The judge instructs Tom to marry Anna and then sentences them to life--on the island where they found happiness together.
Who directed His Captive Woman?
His Captive Woman was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in His Captive Woman?
His Captive Woman stars Milton Sills, Dorothy Mackaill, Gladden James, Jed Prouty, Sidney Bracey, Gertrude Howard.
How long is His Captive Woman?
His Captive Woman has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is His Captive Woman?
His Captive Woman is a Drama film.
Where was His Captive Woman produced?
His Captive Woman was produced in United States of America.