Lord Jim (1925)

Because he deserted his ship and passengers during a collision at sea, a ship's mate loses his certification. Unable to find work at sea, he takes a job at a trading post, and eventually works his way up to managing the business. He falls in love with the owner's daughter, and shares leadership of the local village with the son of the Rajah. One day, however, a band of pirates attacks the village, and the man is astonished to see that the pirates are none other than the tyrannical captain of his former ship and his crew.

Director: Victor Fleming
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Faxon M. Dean
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on novel or book, ocean, silent film

More Films by Director: Victor Fleming
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lord Jim about?
Because he deserted his ship and passengers during a collision at sea, a ship's mate loses his certification. Unable to find work at sea, he takes a job at a trading post, and eventually works his way up to managing the business. He falls in love with the owner's daughter, and shares leadership of the local village with the son of the Rajah. One day, however, a band of pirates attacks the village, and the man is astonished to see that the pirates are none other than the tyrannical captain of his former ship and his crew.
Who directed Lord Jim?
Lord Jim was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in Lord Jim?
Lord Jim stars Percy Marmont, Shirley Mason, Noah Beery, Raymond Hatton, Joseph J. Dowling, George Magrill.
How long is Lord Jim?
Lord Jim has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Lord Jim?
Lord Jim is a Drama film.