The Prisoner of Shark Island

Name: The Prisoner of Shark Island
Released: 1936-02-28
Rating: 6.863

6.9/10 (62)

·1936· 93 min

Director: John Ford

"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 — 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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Trailer

Cast

Warner Baxter

Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd

Gloria Stuart

Mrs. Peggy Mudd

Claude Gillingwater

Colonel Dyer

Arthur Byron

Mr. Erickson

O. P. Heggie

Dr. Mac Intyre

Harry Carey

Commandant

Francis Ford

Corporal O'Toole

John McGuire

Lieutenant Lovett

Francis McDonald

John Wilkes Booth

Douglas Wood

General Ewing

John Carradine

Sergeant Rankin

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Joyce Kay

Martha Mudd

In brief

The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 62 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 33min. You can stream it on: IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Prisoner of Shark Island online?

The Prisoner of Shark Island is available on the following streaming services: IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Prisoner of Shark Island?

The Prisoner of Shark Island runs 93 minutes (1h 33min).

What rating does The Prisoner of Shark Island have?

The Prisoner of Shark Island has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 62 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Prisoner of Shark Island from?

The Prisoner of Shark Island was released in 1936.