On Trial(1928)
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A man is put on trial for the murder of his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.
Movie: On Trial
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joan Trask
Robert Strickland
May Strickland
Gerald Trask
Prosecuting Attorney
Defense Attorney
Turnbull
Clerk
Stanley Glover
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A man is put on trial for the murder of his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.
Release Date
1928-12-01
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6
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English
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