The Prisoner of Shark Island
"Based on the life story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd"
Originally released in 1936. The Prisoner of Shark Island is a drama/history film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Warner Baxter, Gloria Stuart, and Claude Gillingwater
Synopsis
After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865, during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington; Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (58 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Warner Baxter
as Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd
Gloria Stuart
as Mrs. Peggy Mudd
Claude Gillingwater
as Colonel Dyer
Arthur Byron
as Mr. Erickson
O. P. Heggie
as Dr. Mac Intyre
Harry Carey
as Commandant
Francis Ford
as Corporal O'Toole
John McGuire
as Lieutenant Lovett
Francis McDonald
as John Wilkes Booth
Douglas Wood
as General Ewing
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prisoner of Shark Island about?
After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865, during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Was...
Who directed The Prisoner of Shark Island?
The Prisoner of Shark Island was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Prisoner of Shark Island?
The Prisoner of Shark Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Prisoner of Shark Island released?
The Prisoner of Shark Island was released on February 28, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Prisoner of Shark Island?
The main cast of The Prisoner of Shark Island includes Warner Baxter, Gloria Stuart, Claude Gillingwater, Arthur Byron, O. P. Heggie.