Capital Punishment
Originally released in 1925. Capital Punishment is a drama film. directed by James P. Hogan. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clara Bow, George Hackathorne, and Elliott Dexter
Synopsis
This is not a Clara Bow vehicle, and yet it is clearly the aspect/asset of Clara Bow which elevates a fairly serious melodrama to a timeless and profound social statement. Opening the film on death row where the handsome youth awaits the chair, a stirring test of the legal system evolves after two elite types conspire to expose its inadequacies. Elite, jaded society lawyer Gordon Harrington fabricates a murder, implicating an entirely "hired" fall-guy, one Dan O'Connor, while the bored playboy-type hides away on a yacht until the points are proven and the legal system has been disgraced. Naturally, something goes wrong, the playboy really turns up murdered, and O'Connor is now the accused, imprisoned murderer scheduled to be hanged.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1925
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Punishment about?
This is not a Clara Bow vehicle, and yet it is clearly the aspect/asset of Clara Bow which elevates a fairly serious melodrama to a timeless and profound social statement. Opening the film on death...
Who directed Capital Punishment?
Capital Punishment was directed by James P. Hogan.
How long is Capital Punishment?
Capital Punishment has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Capital Punishment released?
Capital Punishment was released on January 1, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Capital Punishment?
The main cast of Capital Punishment includes Clara Bow, George Hackathorne, Elliott Dexter, Margaret Livingston, Eddie Phillips.