The Honor System
“It will never grow old for it is the greatest of all human stories”
Synopsis
A potentially lost film, this film tells the story of a man is convicted unjustly of a crime and then subjected to inhumane torment in a prison run by corrupt administrators.
Top Cast
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Milton Sills
Joseph Stanton
Cora Drew
His Mother
James A. Marcus
Gov. John Hunter
Arthur Mackley
Steven Holt
Miriam Cooper
Edith
George Walsh
Jack Taylor
Charles Clary
Crales Harrington
Gladys Brockwell
Trixie Bennett
Roy Rice
'Three-Fingered' Louis
Pomeroy Cannon
James Phelan
Johnny Reese
Mugsey
Thomas X. Brian
Undetermind Role
Countess Du Cello
Undetermined Role
Eagle Eye
Undetermined Role
Carrie Clark Ward
Undetermined Role
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Raoul Walsh, Henry Christeen Warnack
- Original Title
- The Honor System
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Raoul Walsh, Henry Christeen Warnack
George Richter, Len Powers, Georges Benoît
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
William Fox
Producer
Raoul Walsh
Director
George Richter
Director of Photography
Len Powers
Director of Photography
Georges Benoît
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honor System
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Honor System about?
A potentially lost film, this film tells the story of a man is convicted unjustly of a crime and then subjected to inhumane torment in a prison run by corrupt administrators.
Who directed The Honor System?
The Honor System was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Honor System?
The principal cast of The Honor System includes Milton Sills, Cora Drew, James A. Marcus, Arthur Mackley, Miriam Cooper.
When was The Honor System released and how long is it?
The Honor System was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Honor System?
The Honor System holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).