On Trial (1928)
1h 31m
Running Time
December 1, 1928Release Date
On Trial (1928)
1h 31m
Running Time
December 1, 1928Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Pauline Frederick
Joan Trask
Bert Lytell
Robert Strickland
Lois Wilson
May Strickland
Richard Tucker
Prosecuting Attorney
Holmes Herbert
Gerald Trask
Archie Mayo
Director
Jason Robards Sr.
Defense Attorney
Elmer Rice
Writer
Media.
Details.
Release DateDecember 1, 1928
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Content RatingNR
Budget$130,000
Box Office$1,454,000
Genres
Wiki.
On Trial is a 1928 American talking drama film produced and distributed by Warner Bros., and directed by Archie Mayo. The film starred Pauline Frederick, Lois Wilson, Bert Lytell, Holmes Herbert, and Jason Robards. The film is based on the 1914 Broadway play of the same name by Elmer Rice. A silent version of the film was also released on December 29, 1928.The first film was released in 1917, starring Barbara Castleton, Sidney Ainsworth, and Mary McAllister. It was remade again in 1939 with John Litel, Margaret Lindsay, and Edward Norris.