The Prisoner of Shark Island
Based on the life story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865, during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington; Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Prisoner of Shark Island
- Genres: Drama, History
- Release Date: 1936-02-28
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (53 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.537
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Warner Baxter
as Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd
Gloria Stuart
as Mrs. Peggy Mudd
Claude Gillingwater
as Colonel Dyer
Arthur Byron
as Mr. Erickson
O. P. Heggie
as Dr. Mac Intyre
Harry Carey
as Commandant
Francis Ford
as Corporal O'Toole
John McGuire
as Lieutenant Lovett
Francis McDonald
as John Wilkes Booth
Douglas Wood
as General Ewing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
The Prisoner of Shark Island is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1936-02-28.
Who are the main actors in The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
The main cast includes Warner Baxter, Gloria Stuart, Claude Gillingwater, Arthur Byron, O. P. Heggie, .
Where can I watch The Prisoner of Shark Island online?▼
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Is The Prisoner of Shark Island based on a true story?▼
Based on the life story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
What is the IMDb rating of The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
The Prisoner of Shark Island has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 53 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Prisoner of Shark Island filmed?▼
The Prisoner of Shark Island was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
The total runtime of The Prisoner of Shark Island is 93 minutes.
Is The Prisoner of Shark Island suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to The Prisoner of Shark Island?▼
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