Held to Answer (1923)
A HANDSOME PREACHER CAUGHT IN A WHIRLWIND OF WOMEN'S INTRIGUE
John Hampstead gives up his career as an actor and his actress sweetheart, Marian Dounay, to become a minister in a western town. Marian appears, and failing to win him back she tries to ruin his reputation. Hampstead is accused of stealing some jewelry though actually he is protecting the scapegrace brother of his current sweetheart, Bessie.
Director: Harold M. Shaw
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: November 22, 1923
Cast
- House Peters - John Hampstead
- Grace Carlyle - Mariann Dounay
- John St. Polis - Hiram Burbeck
- Evelyn Brent - Bessie Burbeck
- James Morrison - Rollie Burbeck
- Lydia Knott - Mrs. Burbeck
- Bull Montana - 'Red' Lizard
- Gale Henry - The Maid
- William Robert Daly - The Organist
- Charles West - 'Spider' Welch
Screenplay
- Peter MacFarlane (Novel)
- Winifred Dunn
- Winifred Dunn (Adaptation)
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Harold M. Shaw
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Held to Answer about?
- John Hampstead gives up his career as an actor and his actress sweetheart, Marian Dounay, to become a minister in a western town. Marian appears, and failing to win him back she tries to ruin his reputation. Hampstead is accused of stealing some jewelry though actually he is protecting the scapegrace brother of his current sweetheart, Bessie.
- Who directed Held to Answer?
- Held to Answer was directed by Harold M. Shaw.
- Who stars in Held to Answer?
- Held to Answer stars House Peters, Grace Carlyle, John St. Polis, Evelyn Brent, James Morrison, Lydia Knott.
- How long is Held to Answer?
- Held to Answer has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Held to Answer?
- Held to Answer is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Held to Answer produced?
- Held to Answer was produced in United States of America.