The American Prisoner is a 1929 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll and Cecil Barry. It was adapted from the 1904 novel The American Prisoner by Eden Phillpotts. It was originally conceived as a silent film, but was converted into a Talkie in line with widespread practice at British International Pictures during 1928–1929. Premise An American sailor imprisoned on Dartmoor during the American War of Independence manages to escape and fall in love with a local Squire's daughter. Cast Carl Brisson as Lt. Stark Madeleine Carroll as Grace Malherb Cecil Barry as Peter Norcutt Carl Harbord as Lt. Burnham A. Bromley Davenport as Squire Malherb Nancy Price as Lovey Lee Reginald Fox as Captain Mainwaring Charles Ashton as Carberry Harry Terry as Bosun Knapps John Valentine as Commander Miller Robert English as Col. Governor Edward Dignon as Leverett References Bibliography Low, Rachael. The History of the British Film 1929-1939: Film Making in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. External links 1929 films British historical drama films Films shot at British International Pictures Studios 1920s English-language films Films based on British novels Films directed by Thomas Bentley 1920s historical drama films Films set in the 18th century Films set in Devon British black-and-white films 1929 drama films American Revolutionary War films 1920s British films