The Victoria Cross (1916)
Maj. Ralph Seton is a British army officer stationed in Cawnpore, India, when the Sepoy Rebellion--a mutiny of Indian soldiers in the Brtitish army in India--breaks out in 1857. He receives the prestigious Victoria Cross--the highest decoration that can be awarded to a British soldier--for his actions in battle. However, after a night of drunken debauchery, he is stripped of the honor and disgraced in front of his love, Joan Strathallen, the daughter of his commanding officer. When Indian rebel leader Azimoolah instigates an uprising by the natives and has Joan kidnapped, Seton sets out to redeem his honor and save the woman he loves.
Director: Edward LeSaint
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 14, 1916
Cast
- Lou Tellegen - Maj Ralph Seton
- Cleo Ridgely - Joan Strathallen
- Sessue Hayakawa - Azimoolah
- Ernest Joy - Sir Allen Strathallen
- Mabel Van Buren - Princess Adala
- Frank Lanning - Cassim
- Harold Skinner - Seereek - the Nana
Screenplay
- Paul M. Potter (Story)
- Margaret Turnbull
Production: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
More Films by Director: Edward LeSaint
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Victoria Cross about?
- Maj. Ralph Seton is a British army officer stationed in Cawnpore, India, when the Sepoy Rebellion--a mutiny of Indian soldiers in the Brtitish army in India--breaks out in 1857. He receives the prestigious Victoria Cross--the highest decoration that can be awarded to a British soldier--for his actions in battle. However, after a night of drunken debauchery, he is stripped of the honor and disgraced in front of his love, Joan Strathallen, the daughter of his commanding officer. When Indian rebel leader Azimoolah instigates an uprising by the natives and has Joan kidnapped, Seton sets out to redeem his honor and save the woman he loves.
- Who directed The Victoria Cross?
- The Victoria Cross was directed by Edward LeSaint.
- Who stars in The Victoria Cross?
- The Victoria Cross stars Lou Tellegen, Cleo Ridgely, Sessue Hayakawa, Ernest Joy, Mabel Van Buren, Frank Lanning.
- How long is The Victoria Cross?
- The Victoria Cross has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Victoria Cross?
- The Victoria Cross is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Victoria Cross produced?
- The Victoria Cross was produced in United States of America.