The Acquittal (1923)
WHO KILLED ANDREW PRENTICE? That is the question you will have to solve in THE AQUITAL.
When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial is an acquittal. Since the police don't seem to be particularly interested in finding the real killer, the dead man's daughter-in-law--the wife of the adopted son who wasn't charged--takes it upon herself to solve the crime.
Director: Clarence Brown
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: November 19, 1923
Cast
- Claire Windsor - Madeline Ames
- Norman Kerry - Robert Armstrong
- Richard Travers - Kenneth Winthrop (as Richard C. Travers)
- Barbara Bedford - Edith Craig
- Charles Wellesley - Andrew Prentice
- Frederick Vroom - Carter Ames
- Ben Deeley - Butler
- Harry Mestayer - District Attorney
- Emmett King - Minister
- Dot Farley - Maid
Screenplay
- Rita Weiman (Theatre Play)
- Jules Furthman
- Raymond L. Schrock
Cinematography: Silvano Balboni
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
adoption, patricide
More Films by Director: Clarence Brown
More Films in Genre: Mystery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Acquittal about?
- When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial is an acquittal. Since the police don't seem to be particularly interested in finding the real killer, the dead man's daughter-in-law--the wife of the adopted son who wasn't charged--takes it upon herself to solve the crime.
- Who directed The Acquittal?
- The Acquittal was directed by Clarence Brown.
- Who stars in The Acquittal?
- The Acquittal stars Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Richard Travers, Barbara Bedford, Charles Wellesley, Frederick Vroom.
- How long is The Acquittal?
- The Acquittal has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Acquittal?
- The Acquittal is a Mystery film.
- Where was The Acquittal produced?
- The Acquittal was produced in United States of America.