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On Trial

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.

1h 10m1917

Drama

English

Crew and Cast

James YoungJames YoungDirector · Gerald TraskW.S. Van DykeW.S. Van DykeDirectorBarbara CastletonBarbara CastletonMrs. Robert StricklandSidney AinsworthSidney AinsworthRobert StricklandMary McAllisterMary McAllisterDoris Strickland
Corene UzzellMrs. Gerald TraskPatrick CalhounPatrick CalhounGloverJohn CossarJohn Cossar
Richard Foster BakerThe JudgeHarry DunkinsonHarry DunkinsonAttorney for the Defense
Marion SkinnerStrickland Family HousekeeperRobert BolderRobert BolderMr. BurkeThomas CommerfordThomas CommerfordHotel Owner
Frank HamiltonCourt Clerk

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
23 June 1917
Runtime
1h 10m

Production

Director
James Young, W.S. Van Dyke
Writers
Elmer Rice, James Young
Studios
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English