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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 just over $56,000. On a budget of only $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 Montenegrin protagonist, Sonia Martinovich, and her Turkish lover, Mahmud Hassan.
Original Release
04/22/1915
US Release
04/22/1915
Cast
Name | Character |
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Blanche Sweet | Sonya Matinovich / Sonya Martinovich |
House Peters | Muhamud Hassan |
Gerald Ward | Milos Martinovich |
Page Peters | Marko Martinovitch |
Theodore Roberts | The Burgomaster |
William Elmer | Turkish Officer |
Marjorie Daw | Peasant Girl |
Tex Driscoll | Soldier |
Raymond Hatton | Turkish Soldier |
Jeanie Macpherson | Milka |
Directors
Writers
Jeanie Macpherson, Cecil B. DeMille
Cast
Name | Character |
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Blanche Sweet | Sonya Matinovich / Sonya Martinovich |
House Peters | Muhamud Hassan |
Gerald Ward | Milos Martinovich |
Page Peters | Marko Martinovitch |
Theodore Roberts | The Burgomaster |
William Elmer | Turkish Officer |
Marjorie Daw | Peasant Girl |
Tex Driscoll | Soldier |
Raymond Hatton | Turkish Soldier |
Jeanie Macpherson | Milka |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Cecil B. DeMille | Producer |