The Hostage (1917)
The Highlanders and Lowlanders are sworn enemies until Lieutenant Kemper, the son of Brigadier Kemper, the leader of the militaristic Lowlanders, is held hostage by the Highlanders until his father's army has retreated to its own boundaries. Much to his surprise, the lieutenant is treated with kindness and consideration by his captors, especially by Boyadi and his beautiful daughter Nathalia, whom he learns to love. Thus, instead of obeying his father's command to escape at an appointed time when the Lowlanders plan to violate their pledge and storm the fortress, he keeps his promise to his captors and remains a prisoner.
Director: Robert Thornby
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 10, 1917
Cast
- Wallace Reid - Lieutenant Kemper
- Dorothy Abril - Nathalia
- Gertrude Short - Sophia (her sister)
- Clarence Geldart - Brigadier
- Guy Oliver - Vanvoyd
- Marcia Manon - Eunice
- Noah Beery - Boyadi
- George Spaulding - Ragnor
- Lillian Leighton - Marienka
- Lucien Littlefield - Paul
Screenplay
- Beulah Marie Dix (Story)
- Beulah Marie Dix (Screenplay)
Production: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Thornby
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hostage about?
- The Highlanders and Lowlanders are sworn enemies until Lieutenant Kemper, the son of Brigadier Kemper, the leader of the militaristic Lowlanders, is held hostage by the Highlanders until his father's army has retreated to its own boundaries. Much to his surprise, the lieutenant is treated with kindness and consideration by his captors, especially by Boyadi and his beautiful daughter Nathalia, whom he learns to love. Thus, instead of obeying his father's command to escape at an appointed time when the Lowlanders plan to violate their pledge and storm the fortress, he keeps his promise to his captors and remains a prisoner.
- Who directed The Hostage?
- The Hostage was directed by Robert Thornby.
- Who stars in The Hostage?
- The Hostage stars Wallace Reid, Dorothy Abril, Gertrude Short, Clarence Geldart, Guy Oliver, Marcia Manon.
- How long is The Hostage?
- The Hostage has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Hostage?
- The Hostage is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Hostage produced?
- The Hostage was produced in United States of America.