The Verdict
“A photoplay masterpiece that is different from the ordinary picture.”
Synopsis
The man meets and falls in love with a girl much younger than himself, and decides to cast off the woman with whom he had had a love affair. He goes to his old sweetheart and asks her to return his love letters. She does so on condition that he tell the new girl of their affair. He does not live up to his promise, but tells her that she is the first girl he has ever loved. In the meantime, he has lost his letters, and the new sweetheart, upon finding them, returns them to the owner. From this source she is advised to have nothing more to do with him unless she is convinced in her own mind that he is kneeling to her in spirit at all times.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Travers
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Joseph Anthony Roach
- Original Title
- The Verdict
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Travers
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Joseph Anthony Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Travers
Director
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Verdict.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Verdict
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Verdict about?
The man meets and falls in love with a girl much younger than himself, and decides to cast off the woman with whom he had had a love affair. He goes to his old sweetheart and asks her to return his love letters. She does so on condition that he tell the new girl of their affair. He does not live up to his promise, but tells her that she is the first girl he has ever loved. In the meantime, he has lost his letters, and the new sweetheart, upon finding them, returns them to the owner. From this source she is advised to have nothing more to do with him unless she is convinced in her own mind that he is kneeling to her in spirit at all times.
Who directed The Verdict?
The Verdict was directed by Richard Travers.
Who stars in The Verdict?
The principal cast of The Verdict includes Bryant Washburn, Beverly Bayne, Gerda Holmes, Richard Travers, Rapley Holmes.
When was The Verdict released and how long is it?
The Verdict was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Verdict?
The Verdict holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).