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  • Prisoners (1929)
  • Passed
    87 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Prisoners (1929)
Passed
87 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Austrian cabaret dancer Riza Rigi (Corinne Griffith) is not above a bit of petty thievery once in a while, and she steals to attract the attention of Nicholas Cathy (Ian Keith), a young lawyer she is in love with, who unsuccessfully ...See moreAustrian cabaret dancer Riza Rigi (Corinne Griffith) is not above a bit of petty thievery once in a while, and she steals to attract the attention of Nicholas Cathy (Ian Keith), a young lawyer she is in love with, who unsuccessfully defends her in court and she is, alas, sent to jail. But she also stole his heart, and he is waiting for her when she is released from jail. Written by Les Adams See less
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Ferenc Molnár (novel "Prisoners") | Forrest Halsey (scenario) | Paul Perez (titles)
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Updated May 19, 1929

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May 19, 1929 (United States)
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11 cast members
Name Known for
Corinne Griffith
Riza Riga Riza Riga   See fewer
Ian Keith
Nicholas Cathy Nicholas Cathy   See fewer
Baron Hesse
Kore (as Baron von Hesse) Kore (as Baron von Hesse)   See fewer
Anne Schaefer
Aunt Maria (as Ann Schaeffer) Aunt Maria (as Ann Schaeffer)   See fewer
Bela Lugosi
Brottos - Nightclub Owner Brottos - Nightclub Owner   See fewer
Charles Clary
Warden Rimmer Warden Rimmer   See fewer
Jean Laverty
Cabaret Dancer Cabaret Dancer   See fewer
James Ford
Kessler Kessler   See fewer
Harry Northrup
Prosecuting Attorney Prosecuting Attorney   See fewer
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