The Hostage
1917, English. Directed by Robert Thornby.
The Highlanders and Lowlanders are sworn enemies until Lieutenant Kemper, the son of Brigadier Kemper, the leader of the militaristic Lowlanders, is held hostage by the Highlanders until his father's army has retreated to its own boundaries. Much to his surprise, the lieutenant is treated with kindness and consideration by his captors, especially by Boyadi and his beautiful daughter Nathalia, whom he learns to love. Thus, instead of obeying his father's command to escape at an appointed time when the Lowlanders plan to violate their pledge and storm the fortress, he keeps his promise to his captors and remains a prisoner.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 10 September 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Beulah Marie Dix
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The Hostage runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Hostage is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Hostage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 September 1917. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Hostage?
The Hostage (1917) was directed by Robert Thornby and stars Wallace Reid, Dorothy Abril, Gertrude Short.