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On Trial
On Trial
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On Trial

1928
1h 31m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1928

Runtime

1h 31m

Storyline

"SEE and HEAR WARNER BROS. 100% ALL-TALKING PICTURE"

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

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Dec 1, 1928
Languages
English
Director
Archie Mayo
Archie Mayo
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Pauline Frederick

Pauline Frederick

Joan Trask

Bert Lytell

Bert Lytell

Robert Strickland

Lois Wilson

Lois Wilson

May Strickland

Holmes Herbert

Holmes Herbert

Gerald Trask

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Prosecuting Attorney

Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Defense Attorney

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Turnbull

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Clerk

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Arthur

Stanley Glover

Vondell Darr

Doris Strickland

Edmund Breese

Edmund Breese

Judge

Edward Martindel

Edward Martindel

Dr. Morgan

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