The Acquittal
“WHO KILLED ANDREW PRENTICE? That is the question you will have to solve in THE AQUITAL.”
Synopsis
When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial is an acquittal. Since the police don't seem to be particularly interested in finding the real killer, the dead man's daughter-in-law--the wife of the adopted son who wasn't charged--takes it upon herself to solve the crime.
Top Cast
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Claire Windsor
Madeline Ames
Norman Kerry
Robert Armstrong
Richard Travers
Kenneth Winthrop (as Richard C. Travers)
Barbara Bedford
Edith Craig
Charles Wellesley
Andrew Prentice
Frederick Vroom
Carter Ames
Ben Deeley
Butler
Harry Mestayer
District Attorney
Emmett King
Minister
Dot Farley
Maid
Hayden Stevenson
Taxi Driver
Mildred Manning
Mrs. Crown
Anton Vaverka
Russian
Thomas C. Regan
Court clerk
James A. Marcus
Judge
Charles Clary
Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, Raymond L. Schrock, Rita Weiman
- Original Title
- The Acquittal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Jules Furthman, Raymond L. Schrock, Rita Weiman
Silvano Balboni
Department Leadership Roster
Silvano Balboni
Director of Photography
Clarence Brown
Director
Jules Furthman
Writer
Raymond L. Schrock
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Acquittal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Acquittal
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What is The Acquittal about?
When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial is an acquittal. Since the police don't seem to be particularly interested in finding the real killer, the dead man's daughter-in-law--the wife of the adopted son who wasn't charged--takes it upon herself to solve the crime.
Who directed The Acquittal?
The Acquittal was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in The Acquittal?
The principal cast of The Acquittal includes Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Richard Travers, Barbara Bedford, Charles Wellesley.
When was The Acquittal released and how long is it?
The Acquittal was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.