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On Trial

  • 1917
  • 1h 10m
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On Trial (1917)
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Robert Strickland, the self-confessed murderer of Gerald Trask, refuses to defend himself on the witness stand. His attorney, however, cross-examines Strickland's wife and by questioning his... Read allRobert Strickland, the self-confessed murderer of Gerald Trask, refuses to defend himself on the witness stand. His attorney, however, cross-examines Strickland's wife and by questioning his daughter Doris as well, he exposes the fact that years earlier Trask had seduced Mrs. Str... Read allRobert Strickland, the self-confessed murderer of Gerald Trask, refuses to defend himself on the witness stand. His attorney, however, cross-examines Strickland's wife and by questioning his daughter Doris as well, he exposes the fact that years earlier Trask had seduced Mrs. Strickland. This evidence is sufficient to call for a verdict of not guilty from eleven of th... Read all

  • Director
    • James Young
  • Writers
    • Elmer Rice
    • James Young
  • Stars
    • Barbara Castleton
    • Sidney Ainsworth
    • Mary McAllister
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    • Director
      • James Young
    • Writers
      • Elmer Rice
      • James Young
    • Stars
      • Barbara Castleton
      • Sidney Ainsworth
      • Mary McAllister
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    Barbara Castleton
    Barbara Castleton
    • Mrs. Robert Strickland
    Sidney Ainsworth
    Sidney Ainsworth
    • Robert Strickland
    Mary McAllister
    Mary McAllister
    • Doris Strickland
    • (as Little Mary McAlister)
    James Young
    James Young
    • Gerald Trask
    Corene Uzzell
    • Mrs. Gerald Trask
    Patrick Calhoun
    Patrick Calhoun
    • Glover
    John Cossar
    John Cossar
    Richard Foster Baker
    • The Judge
    Harry Dunkinson
    Harry Dunkinson
    • Attorney for the Defense
    Marian Skinner
    • Strickland Family Housekeeper
    Robert Bolder
    Robert Bolder
    • Mr. Burke
    Thomas Commerford
    Thomas Commerford
    • Hotel Owner
    Frank Hamilton
    • Court Clerk
    • Director
      • James Young
    • Writers
      • Elmer Rice
      • James Young
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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1917 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sotto processo
    • Production company
      • The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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