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Condemned

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Condemned is a 1929 United Artists prison drama starring Ronald Colman as a French prisoner sent to Devil's Island, the penal-colony complex off the coast of French Guiana. The story combines prison hardship with romance and follows the social and personal consequences of life under the colonial penal system. It is a late silent-era feature from the transition period when American studios were incorporating synchronized sound into theatrical releases.

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Who stars in the 1929 film Condemned?

Ronald Colman stars as a French prisoner. The film was released by United Artists and focuses on prison hardship, romance, and social consequences.

Where is Condemned set?

The story is set around Devil's Island, the penal-colony complex off the coast of French Guiana. Its setting drives the film's themes of imprisonment and exile.

What is Ronald Colman's role in Condemned?

Colman plays a French prisoner sent to Devil's Island. His character faces harsh prison conditions while becoming involved in a romantic story.

What studio released Condemned?

United Artists released the 1929 prison drama. The film combines a penal-colony setting with romance and personal consequences.

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