Perjury (1921)
A BIG SMASHING, DRIVING DRAMA THAT TEACHES A BITTER LESSON OF THE EVIL AND PERIL OF IDLE GOSSIP.
Robert Moore is the general manager of the firm run by John Gibson. After Gibson makes several visits to Moore's home, unfounded rumors begin of a relationship between Gibson and Moore's wife, Martha. Moore is discovered with a revolver in his hand, standing over Gibson's dead body. In fact, Moore’s best friend committed the murder, but Moore is convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Impulsively Martha remarries to a man who proves to be a brute. When Moore is set free after the real murderer confesses, he visits his former wife just as her husband attacks her. In a struggle, Moore shoots him in self-defense and is then reunited with his family.
Cast
- William Farnum - Robert Moore
- Sally Crute - Martha Moore
- Alice Mann - Helen Moore
- Francis Joyner - Edward Williams
- Frank Shannon - Phil Rourke
- Wallace Erskine - John Gibson
- Gilbert Rooney - Jimmy Moore
- Grace La Vell - Mira
- Jack Crane - Ralph Mills
- John Webb Dillion - Dist. Atty. Choate
Screenplay
- Ruth Comfort Mitchell (Adaptation)
- Mary Murillo (Scenario Writer)
- Julius Steger (Screenplay)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Perjury about?
- Robert Moore is the general manager of the firm run by John Gibson. After Gibson makes several visits to Moore's home, unfounded rumors begin of a relationship between Gibson and Moore's wife, Martha. Moore is discovered with a revolver in his hand, standing over Gibson's dead body. In fact, Moore’s best friend committed the murder, but Moore is convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Impulsively Martha remarries to a man who proves to be a brute. When Moore is set free after the real murderer confesses, he visits his former wife just as her husband attacks her. In a struggle, Moore shoots him in self-defense and is then reunited with his family.
- Who directed Perjury?
- Perjury was directed by Harry F. Millarde.
- Who stars in Perjury?
- Perjury stars William Farnum, Sally Crute, Alice Mann, Francis Joyner, Frank Shannon, Wallace Erskine.
- How long is Perjury?
- Perjury has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Perjury?
- Perjury is a Drama film.
- Where was Perjury produced?
- Perjury was produced in United States of America.