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On Trial

On Trial

On Trial

1917•1h 10m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Writers

Elmer Rice, James Young

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Main Cast

Barbara Castleton

Barbara Castleton

Mrs. Robert Strickland

Sidney Ainsworth

Sidney Ainsworth

Robert Strickland

Mary McAllister

Mary McAllister

Doris Strickland

James Young

James Young

Gerald Trask

Corene Uzzell

Corene Uzzell

Mrs. Gerald Trask

Patrick Calhoun

Patrick Calhoun

Glover

John Cossar

John Cossar

Richard Foster Baker

Richard Foster Baker

The Judge

Harry Dunkinson

Harry Dunkinson

Attorney for the Defense

Marion Skinner

Marion Skinner

Strickland Family Housekeeper

Robert Bolder

Robert Bolder

Mr. Burke

Thomas Commerford

Thomas Commerford

Hotel Owner

Full Crew

Direction

Director: James Young
Director: W.S. Van Dyke

Writing

Writer: Elmer Rice
Writer: James Young

Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).

#2

The film was directed by James Young.

#3

The screenplay was written by Elmer Rice and James Young.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0008383.

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Movie Information

Original Title:

On Trial

Status:

Released

Language:

N/A

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company