The Dictator (1922)

Adventure, Comedy | 7 August 1922

Director:

James Cruze

Writer:

Walter Woods

Cinematographer:

Karl Brown

Production Company:

Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
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DETAILS
Release Date:
7 August 1922
Premiere Information:
Los Angeles premiere: 25 Jun 1922
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
11 July 1922
LP18045
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
5,221
Length(in reels):
6
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Pursued by a cab driver for an unpaid fare, a millionaire's son, Brooke Travers, hides on a steamer, and both men find themselves en route to South America, where they are caught up in a revolution. Brooke falls in love with Juanita, then learns that she is the daughter of the leader of the revolution and his father's enemy. Although his father's business interests control the country, Brooke helps the revolutionary forces to victory and earns his father's ...

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Pursued by a cab driver for an unpaid fare, a millionaire's son, Brooke Travers, hides on a steamer, and both men find themselves en route to South America, where they are caught up in a revolution. Brooke falls in love with Juanita, then learns that she is the daughter of the leader of the revolution and his father's enemy. Although his father's business interests control the country, Brooke helps the revolutionary forces to victory and earns his father's respect.

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Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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