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On Trial is a american film of genre Drama directed by Archie Mayo released in USA on 1 december 1928 with Pauline Frederick

On Trial (1928)

On Trial
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Released in USA 1 december 1928
Length 1h31
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Rating22% 1.107571.107571.107571.107571.10757

This article is about the film titled On Trial. For the TV show with the same name, see On Trial (TV Show). For the 1939 remake of this film see On Trial (1939 film).

On Trial is a 1928 American talking drama film produced and distributed by Warner Bros., and directed by Archie Mayo. The film starred Pauline Frederick, Lois Wilson, Bert Lytell, Holmes Herbert and Jason Robards. The film is based on the 1914 Broadway play of the same name by Elmer Rice. A silent version of the film was also released on December 29, 1928.

The story was first filmed in 1917, starring Barbara Castleton, Sidney Ainsworth, and Mary McAllister. It was remade again in 1939 with John Litel, Margaret Lindsay, and Edward Norris.

Synopsis

A man is put on trial for the murder on his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.

Actors

Pauline Frederick

(Joan Trask)Bert Lytell

(Robert Strickland)Lois Wilson

(May Strickland)Holmes Herbert

(Gerald Trask)Richard Tucker

(Prosecuting Attorney)
And :
Jason Robards Sr.
Franklin Pangborn
Fred Kelsey
Vondell Darr
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