Conquest


1h 15m 1928

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 22, 1928
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Warner Brothers Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Conquest" by Mary Imlay Taylor (publication undetermined).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
6,729ft (8 reels)

Synopsis

Attempting to fly an airplane to the South Pole, James Farnham and Donald Overton crash in the Antarctic wastes. Donald's leg is broken, and Farnham leaves him to die, returning to civilization and marrying Donald's former fiancée, Diane Holden, who takes pity on him. Donald is rescued by the crew of a whaler and, scarred and crazed, returns to civilization looking for revenge. He persuades Diane's father, the sponsor of the first flight, to finance another one and again takes Farnham with him as copilot. Again they crash, and this time Farnham's leg is broken. Donald cannot bring himself to leave him, and together they make their way to safety. On the way back to civilization, Farnham asks Donald's forgiveness and then kills himself, freeing Donald to find happiness with Diane.

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 22, 1928
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Warner Brothers Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Conquest" by Mary Imlay Taylor (publication undetermined).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
6,729ft (8 reels)

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Trivia

This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.