Captain Donald King of the British Army goes to India just as World War I breaks out, convincing his comrades that he is a coward. In reality, he is on a secret mission to rescue British soldiers held prisoner there.


If you want to see what happens when a silent film director gets a shiny new microphone and doesn't quite know where to hide it, watch this. It is worth seeing if you like historical oddities or if you have a soft spot for Victor McLaglen looking uncomfortable in a tuxedo. People who want fast-paced action or a story ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"If you want to see what happens when a silent film director gets a shiny new microphone and doesn't quite know where to hide it, watch this. It is worth seeing if you like historical oddities or if you have a soft spot for Victor McLaglen looking uncomfortable in a tuxedo. People who want fast-paced action or a story that makes total sense will probably hate it. It is perfect for those rainy Sunday afternoons when you want to feel like you are in a time machine to 1929. 🕰️ The plot is one of ..."
John Stone, James Kevin McGuinness, Talbot Mundy
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