On Trial
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Originally released in 1928. On Trial is a drama film. directed by Archie Mayo.
Starring Pauline Frederick, Bert Lytell, and Lois Wilson
Synopsis
A man is put on trial for the murder of his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Budget
$130K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
11.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pauline Frederick
as Joan Trask
Bert Lytell
as Robert Strickland
Lois Wilson
as May Strickland
Holmes Herbert
as Gerald Trask
Richard Tucker
as Prosecuting Attorney
Jason Robards Sr.
as Defense Attorney
Franklin Pangborn
as Turnbull
Fred Kelsey
as Clerk
Johnny Arthur
as Stanley Glover
Vondell Darr
as Doris Strickland
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $130,000
- Revenue
- $1,454,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Trial about?
A man is put on trial for the murder of his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.
Who directed On Trial?
On Trial was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is On Trial?
On Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was On Trial released?
On Trial was released on December 1, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Trial?
The main cast of On Trial includes Pauline Frederick, Bert Lytell, Lois Wilson, Holmes Herbert, Richard Tucker.