Old Ironsides
"WHAT A YARN!"
Originally released in 1926. Old Ironsides is a history/drama film. directed by James Cruze.
Starring Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, and Wallace Beery
Synopsis
An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and passengers of a fictional merchant ship, The Esther, who fall afoul of the same pirates and thus become involved with the Constitution's mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Farrell
as Boy
Esther Ralston
as Girl
Wallace Beery
as Bos'n
George Bancroft
as Gunner
Charles Hill Mailes
as Commodore Preble
Johnnie Walker
as Stephen Decatur
Eddie Fetherston
as Richard Somers
George Godfrey
as Cook
William Conklin
as Esther's Father (uncredited)
Effie Ellsler
as Esther's Mother (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Ironsides about?
An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and ...
Who directed Old Ironsides?
Old Ironsides was directed by James Cruze.
How long is Old Ironsides?
Old Ironsides has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Old Ironsides released?
Old Ironsides was released on December 6, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Old Ironsides?
The main cast of Old Ironsides includes Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft, Charles Hill Mailes.