The Acquittal(1923)
WHO KILLED ANDREW PRENTICE? That is the question you will have to solve in THE AQUITAL.
The Acquittal 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.
The Acquittal (1923) is a mystery film directed by Clarence Brown, released on November 19, 1923 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Richard Travers and Barbara Bedford. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence Brown
- Writers:
- Jules Furthman, Raymond L. Schrock, Rita Weiman
- Cinematographer:
- Silvano Balboni
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Acquittal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claire Windsor
as Madeline Ames
Norman Kerry
as Robert Armstrong
Richard Travers
as Kenneth Winthrop (as Richard C. Travers)
Barbara Bedford
as Edith Craig
- Charles Wellesley
Charles Wellesley
as Andrew Prentice
Frederick Vroom
as Carter Ames
Ben Deeley
as Butler
Harry Mestayer
as District Attorney
Emmett King
as Minister
Dot Farley
as Maid
Hayden Stevenson
as Taxi Driver
Mildred Manning
as Mrs. Crown
Key crew
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by Jules Furthman, Raymond L. Schrock and Rita Weiman.
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The Acquittal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Acquittal – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Acquittal?
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The main cast of The Acquittal (1923) includes Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Richard Travers, Barbara Bedford and Charles Wellesley. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Acquittal released?
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The Acquittal was released on November 19, 1923 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Acquittal worth watching?
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The Acquittal (1923) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.