Prisoners

1h 27min

Drama

Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as a thief. When she is caught in the act, a young lawyer offers to defend her. Unfortunately, he loses the case, causing her to spend several months in jail. Fortunately, the two have fallen in love, and he promises to wait for her.

Production Companies

First National Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast

Ian Keith

Ian Keith

Nicholas Cathy
Anne Schaefer

Anne Schaefer

Aunt Maria
Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Brottos--Nightclub Owner
Charles Clary

Charles Clary

Warden Rimmer
Jean Laverty

Jean Laverty

Cabaret Dancer
Harry Northrup

Harry Northrup

Prosecuting Attorney
James Ford

James Ford

Kessler

Release date

18th May 1929

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English