Hangman's House
Forced by her mean-spirited father, Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien, to marry a man she doesn't love, Connaught O'Brien gives up hope of ever with her true love, Dermot McDermot. After her father dies and a hunted rebel leader returns to town, however, Connaught finds a renewed hope that the tides of oppression will shift and she might again find happiness. This silent romantic drama, set in Ireland, is the first film in which a then-unknown John Wayne is clearly visible.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1928 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Thriller, Drama, Romance |
| Director | John Ford |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (16 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic romantic dilemma against the backdrop of Irish political unrest, relying on the visual language of silent cinema. It explores the tension between personal desire and societal duty, contrasting intimate drama with broader social forces.
What lingers after the final reel is a poignant sense of melancholy yearning, intertwined with a quiet defiance against oppression. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Ford
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Best viewed in a quiet setting, allowing the visual storytelling and atmospheric score to fully immerse you.
🎭 Cast
Victor McLaglen
Denis Hogan
June Collyer
Connaught O'Brien
Earle Foxe
John D'Arcy
Hobart Bosworth
Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien
Larry Kent
Dermot McDermot
Joseph Burke
Neddy Joe - Dermot's Servant
Mary Gordon
The Woman at Hogan's Hideout
Brian Desmond Hurst
Horse Race Spectator
Eric Mayne
Colonel of Legionnaires
Jack Pennick
Man Bringing Dermot to Hogan
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