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193693 minDrama, History

The Prisoner of Shark Island

Is The Prisoner of Shark Island a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Prisoner of Shark Island worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Drama, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Prisoner of Shark Island Synopsis

After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865, during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington; Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.

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Top Cast

Warner Baxter
Warner BaxterDr. Samuel Alexander Mudd
Gloria Stuart
Gloria StuartMrs. Peggy Mudd
Claude Gillingwater
Claude GillingwaterColonel Dyer
Arthur Byron
Arthur ByronMr. Erickson
O. P. Heggie
O. P. HeggieDr. Mac Intyre
Harry Carey
Harry CareyCommandant
Francis Ford
Francis FordCorporal O'Toole
John McGuire
John McGuireLieutenant Lovett
Francis McDonald
Francis McDonaldJohn Wilkes Booth
Douglas Wood
Douglas WoodGeneral Ewing

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Is The Prisoner of Shark Island worth watching?

The Prisoner of Shark Island has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, History movies.

Is The Prisoner of Shark Island hit or flop?

The Prisoner of Shark Island has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Prisoner of Shark Island?

The Prisoner of Shark Island is a Drama, History movie that After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865...

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Critic Reviews

SteveJan 9, 2022
★ 8

Don't know how I missed this one but it's a great thriller. From the title you'd never guess it's an historical drama about Dr. Samuel Mudd who infamously helped set Lincoln's killer's broken leg. The history goes from suspect to flat out wrong -- and it's almost pro-slavery -- but if you can look past that it's a hell of a tall tale. Warner Baxter is put through the ringer and he does very well in this a very physical role -- much more entertaining that his smiling lover roles he usually did. Also a standout is the lean, terrifying John Carridine. Not to be forgotten is some thrilling scenes in the prison. And, yes, there are sharks!