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General Crack (1929)

Movie ★ 10.0 97 min

Action Drama History Romance War

The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.

Alan Crosland Director J. Grubb Alexander Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 16, 1929
Runtime
97 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0020915
Language

Cast

John Barrymore John Barrymore Duke of Kurland / Prince Christian Philippe De Lacy Philippe De Lacy Christian, as a boy Lowell Sherman Lowell Sherman Leopold II Marian Nixon Marian Nixon Archduchess Maria Luisa Armida Armida Fidelia Hobart Bosworth Hobart Bosworth Count Hensdorff Jacqueline Logan Jacqueline Logan Countess Carola Otto Matieson Otto Matieson Colonel Gabor

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Frequently asked questions

What is General Crack about?
The film takes place in the 18th century Austria and revolves around Prince Christian, commonly known as General Crack. His father had been a respectable member of the nobility but his mother was a gypsy. General Crack, as a soldier of fortune, spent his adult life selling his services to the highest bidder. He espouses the doubtful cause of Leopold II of Austria after demanding the sister of the emperor in marriage as well as half of gold of the Empire. Before he has finished his work, however, he meets a gypsy dancer and weds her. Complications arise when he takes his gypsy wife to the Austrian court and falls desperately in love with the emperor's sister.
Who directed General Crack?
General Crack was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in General Crack?
General Crack stars John Barrymore, Philippe De Lacy, Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon.
When was General Crack released?
General Crack is a 1929 action, drama, history, romance, war film.
Where can I watch General Crack?
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