Court-Martial (1928)

During the American Civil War, A Union-Army officer is ordered by U. S. President Abraham Lincoln to bring in Belle Starr, the leader of a Missouri guerrilla band, dead or alive. However, ... See full summary »

Director:

George B. Seitz

Writers:

Elmer Harris (story), Anthony Coldeway (scenario),

Stars:

Jack Holt, Betty Compson, Pat Harmon

Cast

Cast overview:
Jack Holt	...	James Camden
Betty Compson	...	Belle Starr
Pat Harmon	...	Bull
Doris Hill	...	General's Daughter
Frank Lackteen	...	'Devil' Dawson
Frank Austin	...	President Lincoln
George Cowl	...	General Robert Hackathorne
Zack Williams	...	Negro

Storyline

During the American Civil War, A Union-Army officer is ordered by U. S. President Abraham Lincoln to bring in Belle Starr, the leader of a Missouri guerrilla band, dead or alive. However, he falls in love with her, does not bring her in, and is facing a court-martial.

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Plot Keywords:

union army | belle starr | american civil war | court martial | missouri | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | History | Romance | War | Western

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

12 August 1928 (USA)

Also Known As:

Conselho de Guerra

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

65 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as Raiders of the South (1947)

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