Drama · United States of America · 1928 · 1h 31m

On Trial

Director

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

Crew

Byron Haskin — Director of Photography Thomas Pratt — Editor Robert Lord — Screenplay Earl Luick — Costume Design

Tagline

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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.

Key Collaborators

Archie Mayo Director Byron Haskin Director of Photography Thomas Pratt Editor Robert Lord Screenplay Earl Luick Costume Design

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