Hangman's House(1928)
Donn Byrne's Romance of Racing and Racial Intrigue
Hangman's House Synopsis
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.
Hangman's House (1928) is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by John Ford, released on May 13, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Victor McLaglen, June Collyer, Earle Foxe and Hobart Bosworth. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne, Philip Klein, Marion Orth
- Producers:
- John Ford
- Cinematographer:
- George Schneiderman
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Hangman's House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor McLaglen
as Denis Hogan
June Collyer
as Connaught O'Brien
Earle Foxe
as John D'Arcy
Hobart Bosworth
as Lord Chief Justice James O'Brien
Larry Kent
as Dermot McDermot
Joseph Burke
as Neddy Joe - Dermot's Servant
Mary Gordon
as The Woman at Hogan's Hideout
Brian Desmond Hurst
as Horse Race Spectator
Eric Mayne
as Colonel of Legionnaires
Jack Pennick
as Man Bringing Dermot to Hogan
- Belle Stoddard
Belle Stoddard
as Anne McDermott
John Wayne
as Horse Race Spectator / Condemned Man in Flashback
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne, Philip Klein and Marion Orth, produced by John Ford.
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Hangman's House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Hangman's House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hangman's House online?
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Hangman's House (1928) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hangman's House?
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The main cast of Hangman's House (1928) includes Victor McLaglen, June Collyer, Earle Foxe, Hobart Bosworth and Larry Kent. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hangman's House released?
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Hangman's House was released on May 13, 1928 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Hangman's House worth watching?
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Hangman's House (1928) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.