Held to Answer
"A HANDSOME PREACHER CAUGHT IN A WHIRLWIND OF WOMEN'S INTRIGUE"
Originally released in 1923. Held to Answer is a crime/drama film. directed by Harold M. Shaw. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring House Peters, Grace Carlyle, and John St. Polis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
House Peters
as John Hampstead
Grace Carlyle
as Mariann Dounay
John St. Polis
as Hiram Burbeck
Evelyn Brent
as Bessie Burbeck
James Morrison
as Rollie Burbeck
Lydia Knott
as Mrs. Burbeck
Bull Montana
as 'Red' Lizard
Gale Henry
as The Maid
William Robert Daly
as The Organist
Charles West
as 'Spider' Welch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
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 r...
Who directed Held to Answer?
Held to Answer was directed by Harold M. Shaw.
How long is Held to Answer?
Held to Answer has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Held to Answer released?
Held to Answer was released on November 22, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Held to Answer?
The main cast of Held to Answer includes House Peters, Grace Carlyle, John St. Polis, Evelyn Brent, James Morrison.