The Altar Stairs (1922)
On an island in the South Seas, derelict Tony Heritage is rescued from savage natives by trader and ship captain Rod McLean, but repays him by stealing Rod’s money and fleeing to France. There, Heritage marries a young French woman named Joie Malet, but her father, Captain Jean Malet, having discovered his miscreant past, snatches Joie from the altar stairs and takes her to a South Sea island where he has been posted. Tony Heritage follows, but Capt. Malet keeps him away from Joie by giving him a job on another island, helping Rod McLean build a new trading post.
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 4, 1922
Cast
- Frank Mayo - Rod McLean
- Louise Lorraine - Joie Malet
- Lawrence Hughes - Tony Heritage
- J. Jiquel Lanoe - Captain Jean Malet (as J.J. Lanoe)
- Harry De Vere - Blundell
- Hugh Thompson - John Strickland
- Boris Karloff - Hugo
- Dagmar Godowsky - Parete
- Nick De Ruiz - Tulli
Screenplay
- G.B. Lancaster (Story)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lambert Hillyer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Altar Stairs about?
- On an island in the South Seas, derelict Tony Heritage is rescued from savage natives by trader and ship captain Rod McLean, but repays him by stealing Rod’s money and fleeing to France. There, Heritage marries a young French woman named Joie Malet, but her father, Captain Jean Malet, having discovered his miscreant past, snatches Joie from the altar stairs and takes her to a South Sea island where he has been posted. Tony Heritage follows, but Capt. Malet keeps him away from Joie by giving him a job on another island, helping Rod McLean build a new trading post.
- Who directed The Altar Stairs?
- The Altar Stairs was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
- Who stars in The Altar Stairs?
- The Altar Stairs stars Frank Mayo, Louise Lorraine, Lawrence Hughes, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Harry De Vere, Hugh Thompson.
- How long is The Altar Stairs?
- The Altar Stairs has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Altar Stairs?
- The Altar Stairs is a Drama film.
- Where was The Altar Stairs produced?
- The Altar Stairs was produced in United States of America.