Perjury
“A BIG SMASHING, DRIVING DRAMA THAT TEACHES A BITTER LESSON OF THE EVIL AND PERIL OF IDLE GOSSIP.”
Synopsis
Robert Moore is the general manager of the firm run by John Gibson. After Gibson makes several visits to Moore's home, unfounded rumors begin of a relationship between Gibson and Moore's wife, Martha. Moore is discovered with a revolver in his hand, standing over Gibson's dead body. In fact, Moore’s best friend committed the murder, but Moore is convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Impulsively Martha remarries to a man who proves to be a brute. When Moore is set free after the real murderer confesses, he visits his former wife just as her husband attacks her. In a struggle, Moore shoots him in self-defense and is then reunited with his family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry F. Millarde
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius Steger
- Original Title
- Perjury
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry F. Millarde
Julius Steger, Ruth Comfort Mitchell, Mary Murillo
Edward Wynard
Department Leadership Roster
Harry F. Millarde
Director
Julius Steger
Screenplay
Edward Wynard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perjury
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What is Perjury about?
Robert Moore is the general manager of the firm run by John Gibson. After Gibson makes several visits to Moore's home, unfounded rumors begin of a relationship between Gibson and Moore's wife, Martha. Moore is discovered with a revolver in his hand, standing over Gibson's dead body. In fact, Moore’s best friend committed the murder, but Moore is convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Impulsively Martha remarries to a man who proves to be a brute. When Moore is set free after the real murderer confesses, he visits his former wife just as her husband attacks her. In a struggle, Moore shoots him in self-defense and is then reunited with his family.
Who directed Perjury?
Perjury was directed by Harry F. Millarde.
Who stars in Perjury?
The principal cast of Perjury includes William Farnum, Sally Crute, Alice Mann, Francis Joyner, Frank Shannon.
When was Perjury released and how long is it?
Perjury was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.