The Hostage

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Romance,

War

Duration:

50 minutes

Year:

1917

Director:

Robert Thornby

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Company:

Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Cast:

Lieutenant Kemper

Nathalia

Sophia (her sister)

Brigadier

Vanvoyd

Crew:

Director

Screenplay

Story