The Prisoner of Shark Island

The Prisoner of Shark Island -

Movie

1936

1 HOUR 35 MINS

Historical drama

The story of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was imprisoned for treating the injured John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and his subsequent struggles on a remote island prison.

Upcoming TV Airings

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Thursday, May 9

Dr. Samuel Mudd (Warner Baxter) sets John Wilkes Booth's leg, gets life sentence.