The movie ‘General Crack’ from 1929 is an intriguing drama about a prince who marries a gypsy woman, only to develop feelings for a princess at court. This piece provides information on the movie’s filming locations, cast, and some backstage facts. The film was directed by Alan Crosland and featured actors like John Barrymore, Lowell Sherman, and Marian Nixon.
Where it Filmed?
General Crack’ was filmed in the United States, specifically in Warner Brothers Burbank Studios located at 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California. But the exact filming dates are not mentioned.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Barrymore | Prince Christian Rudolph Augustus Kettlar – Duke of Kurland |
| Lowell Sherman | Leopold II |
| Marian Nixon | Archduchess Maria Luisa |
| Armida | Fidelia |
| Hobart Bosworth | Count Hensdorff |
| Jacqueline Logan | Countess Carola |
| Otto Matieson | Col. Gabor |
| Andrés de Segurola | Col. Pons |
| Douglas Gerrard | Capt. Sweeney |
| Theodore Lodi | Capt Banning |
| Nick Thompson | Tipsy Chieftain |
| Curt Rehfeld | Lt. Dennis |
| Julanne Johnston | Court Lady |
| Guy Schact | Pietro |
| Philippe De Lacy | Christian as a Boy |
| Hazel Howell | |
| Jimmy Dime | Cantina Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie lasts for approximately 97 minutes.
- It was produced by Warner Bros.
- The movie was also known by different names such as ‘Le général Crack’ in France, ‘El general Crack’ in Spain, ‘O General Crack’ in Brazil, ‘Il generale Crack’ in Italy, and ‘O stratigos Crack’ in Greece.
- The end scene of the movie which was about 532 foot long was filmed in 2-strip Technicolor and was displayed in Magnascope at its New York City premiere. However, it is said that this end scene has not survived till today.
- The movie was referred to in the documentary ‘Discovering Cinema: Movies Dream in Color’ released in 2004.
