On Trial (1917 film)

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On Trial
A scene from "The Trial" (SAYRE 13560).jpg
Still with Patrick Calhoun, Corene Uzzell, and James Young
Directed by James Young
(assistant:W. S. Van Dyke)
Written byJames Young
Based onOn Trial
by Elmer Rice
Produced by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Starring Barbara Castleton
Distributed by First National Exhibitors
Release date
  • June 23, 1917 (1917-06-23)
Running time
1 hr. 10 mins.
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

On Trial is a 1917 silent American drama film directed by James Young and starring Barbara Castleton. It was based on the play of the same name by Elmer Rice, produced by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and distributed through First National Exhibitors (later First National Pictures) as its first feature film. [1]

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Preservation status

A print of On Trial is preserved in the George Eastman House Motion Picture Collection. [2]

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