The Prodigal Son is a 1923 British silent historical film directed by A. E. Coleby and starring Stewart Rome, Henry Victor and Edith Bishop. The film is an adaptation of Hall Caine's 1904 novel The Prodigal Son, set in Iceland and the French Riviera. It was noted as a long film, reported variously at three or over four hours. The film's original release length as 18,454 feet made it the longest commercially made British film. It was shown in two consecutive parts, the second part being entitled The Return of the Prodigal.
The Prodigal Son (1923)
Directed by A.E. Coleby
Genres - Drama, Silent Film |
Sub-Genres - Silent Feature, Silent Film |
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1923, Adaptation, British Film, Commercial British Film, Directed By A. E. Coleby, Hall Caine's Novel, Long Film, Release Length: 18,454 Feet, Setting: French Riviera, Setting: Iceland, Silent Historical Film, The Return Of The Prodigal, Two Parts Film
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Narrative Location: Iceland
Alternate Titles
Glataưi sonurinn
IS
The Prodigal Son
GB