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The Captive (1915)
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Cast: Blanche Sweet, House Peters, Gerald Ward, Page Peters
Runtime50 min
RatingNR
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During the Balkan Wars, Sonia is a young woman living in Montenegro and left to care for her younger brother Milos and the family farm while elder brother Marko goes off to battle. Unable to handle the daily tasks following her brother’s tragic death, help comes in the form of Mahmud Hassan, a captured Turk nobleman, now a prisoner of war. Tasked with helping Sonia, their initial frosty relationship soon melts into romance. As the war rages on Sonia, Mahmud and Milos will face near-insurmountable obstacles in their quest for a better life amidst the hell of war.
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The Captive (1915), directed by Cecil B. DeMille, is a critically acclaimed war drama and romance film set during the Balkan Wars. The film follows a young woman named Sonia who develops a relationship with a captured Turkish nobleman as they navigate the hardships of war. While there are no available ratings or awards information, the film is considered an important and well-received early work from the iconic director DeMille.
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Fans of sweeping historical romances will find much to admire in Cecil B. DeMille's 1915 film 'The Captive', which blends the drama of war with a compelling love story set against the backdrop of the Balkan Wars. Featuring strong performances from leads Blanche Sweet and House Peters, the film explores timeless themes of duty, sacrifice, and the power of connection in the face of adversity.
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The Captive is an American silent-era film released on April 22, 1915. It was released on five reels. The film was written, directed, edited, and produced by Cecil B. DeMille. Jesse L. Lasky was another producer and Jeanie MacPherson worked with DeMille to write the screenplay. The film is based on a play written by Cecil B. DeMille and Jeanie MacPherson. The Captive grossed over $56,000 on a budget of $12,154. Blanche Sweet stars as Sonia Martinovich, alongside House Peters who stars as Mahmud Hassan. The film details the romantic war-era plight of Sonia and her lover Mahmud.
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