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The Prodigal Son is a 1923 British silent historical film directed by A. E. Coleby and starring Stewart Rome, Henry Victor and Edith Bishop. The film is an adaptation of Hall Caine's 1904 novel The Prodigal Son, set in Iceland and the French Riviera. It was noted as a long film, reported variously at three or over four hours. The film's original release length as 18,454 feet made it the longest commercially made British film. It was shown in two consecutive parts, the second part being entitled The Return of the Prodigal.
Original Release
1923
Cast
Name | Character |
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Stewart Rome | Magnus Stephenson |
Henry Victor | Oscar Stephenson |
Edith Bishop | Helga Neilson |
Adeline Hayden Coffin | Anna Stephenson |
Frank Wilson | Stephen Stephenson |
Louise Conti | Aunt Margaret |
Colette Brettel | Thora Neilson / Elin |
Henry Nicholls-Bates | Oscar Neilson |
Peter Upcher | Nils Finsen |
Sam Austin | Captain |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Stewart Rome | Magnus Stephenson |
Henry Victor | Oscar Stephenson |
Edith Bishop | Helga Neilson |
Adeline Hayden Coffin | Anna Stephenson |
Frank Wilson | Stephen Stephenson |
Louise Conti | Aunt Margaret |
Colette Brettel | Thora Neilson / Elin |
Henry Nicholls-Bates | Oscar Neilson |
Peter Upcher | Nils Finsen |
Sam Austin | Captain |