Held to Answer
“A HANDSOME PREACHER CAUGHT IN A WHIRLWIND OF WOMEN'S INTRIGUE”
Synopsis
John Hampstead gives up his career as an actor and his actress sweetheart, Marian Dounay, to become a minister in a western town. Marian appears, and failing to win him back she tries to ruin his reputation. Hampstead is accused of stealing some jewelry though actually he is protecting the scapegrace brother of his current sweetheart, Bessie.
Top Cast
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House Peters
John Hampstead
Grace Carlyle
Mariann Dounay
John St. Polis
Hiram Burbeck
Evelyn Brent
Bessie Burbeck
James Morrison
Rollie Burbeck
Lydia Knott
Mrs. Burbeck
Bull Montana
'Red' Lizard
Gale Henry
The Maid
William Robert Daly
The Organist
Charles West
'Spider' Welch
Charles Hill Mailes
District Attorney Searle
Tom Guise
The Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold M. Shaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter MacFarlane, Winifred Dunn
- Original Title
- Held to Answer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold M. Shaw
Peter MacFarlane, Winifred Dunn
Department Leadership Roster
Harold M. Shaw
Director
Winifred Dunn
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Held to Answer
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What is Held to Answer about?
John Hampstead gives up his career as an actor and his actress sweetheart, Marian Dounay, to become a minister in a western town. Marian appears, and failing to win him back she tries to ruin his reputation. Hampstead is accused of stealing some jewelry though actually he is protecting the scapegrace brother of his current sweetheart, Bessie.
Who directed Held to Answer?
Held to Answer was directed by Harold M. Shaw.
Who stars in Held to Answer?
The principal cast of Held to Answer includes House Peters, Grace Carlyle, John St. Polis, Evelyn Brent, James Morrison.
When was Held to Answer released and how long is it?
Held to Answer was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Held to Answer based on a book or true story?
Held to Answer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter MacFarlane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Held to Answer?
Held to Answer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).