On Trial
1917, English. Directed by James Young & W.S. Van Dyke.
Robert Strickland, the self-confessed murderer of Gerald Trask, refuses to defend himself on the witness stand. His attorney, however, cross-examines Strickland's wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- James YoungDirector
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- Barbara CastletonMrs. Robert Strickland
- Sidney AinsworthRobert Strickland
- Mary McAllisterDoris Strickland
- James YoungGerald Trask
- Corene UzzellMrs. Gerald Trask
- Patrick CalhounGlover
- John CossarCast
- Richard Foster BakerThe Judge
- Harry DunkinsonAttorney for the Defense
- Marion SkinnerStrickland Family Housekeeper
- Robert BolderMr. Burke
- Thomas CommerfordHotel Owner
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Young, Elmer Rice
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What On Trial is based on
On Trial is based on On Trial (1914) by Elmer Rice.
1914
On Trial
By Elmer Rice
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On Trial runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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On Trial isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 June 1917. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Trial?
If you liked On Trial, try Tyler Perry's Duplicity, The Girl in the Book, The Good Neighbor.
Who directed On Trial?
On Trial (1917) was directed by James Young and W.S. Van Dyke and stars Barbara Castleton, Sidney Ainsworth, Mary McAllister.
What is On Trial based on?
On Trial is based on On Trial (1914) by Elmer Rice.