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THE CAPTIVE

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
United States, 1915
Drama, Romance, War
  • 5050 minutes

Synopsis

With her brother killed, Sonya is given Turkish captive Mahmud to do the hard work on the farm. They become fond of each other. One day, he strikes a Turkish officer. When peace arrives, his blow costs him his noble lands. They meet again on the road with nothing but each other.

Synopsis

With her brother killed, Sonya is given Turkish captive Mahmud to do the hard work on the farm. They become fond of each other. One day, he strikes a Turkish officer. When peace arrives, his blow costs him his noble lands. They meet again on the road with nothing but each other.