On Trial (1917)
1h 10m
Running Time
June 23, 1917
Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Barbara Castleton
Mrs. Robert Strickland
Sidney Ainsworth
Robert Strickland
Mary McAllister
Doris Strickland
James Young
Gerald Trask / Writer / Director
Corene Uzzell
Mrs. Gerald Trask
Patrick Calhoun
Glover
John Cossar
Richard Foster Baker
The Judge
Harry Dunkinson
Attorney for the Defense
Marion Skinner
Strickland Family Housekeeper
Robert Bolder
Mr. Burke
Marian Skinner
Strickland Family Housekeeper
Thomas Commerford
Hotel Owner
Frank Hamilton
Court Clerk
Elmer Rice
Writer
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Details.
Wiki.
On Trial is a 1917 silent American drama film directed by James Young and starring Barbara Castleton. It was based on the play of the same name by Elmer Rice, produced by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and distributed through First National Exhibitors (later First National Pictures) as its first feature film.