The Confession
1920, English. Directed by Bertram Bracken.
A story of how justice is dealt out in God's own country, where men are strong and women are pure.
A priest hears a murderer's confession but can't reveal the truth, even though his brother is being tried for the crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bertram BrackenDirector
- Henry B. WalthallFather Bartlett
- Francis McDonaldTom Bartlett
- Margaret McWadeMrs. Bartlett
- Margaret LandisRose Creighton
- Barney FureyJimmie Creighton
- Henry StanleyMichael Dugan
- William CliffordJoseph Dumont
- Johnnie RevellePaisy Morgan
- Sally CohnMrs. Dumont
- Irene AldwynFanchette
- George SpelvinThe Marshal
- Fred L. WilsonCast
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Franklyn Hall, William H. Clifford
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The Confession runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is The Confession on?
The Confession isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1920. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Confession?
If you liked The Confession, try I Confess, True Confessions, The Keys of the Kingdom.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession (1920) was directed by Bertram Bracken and stars Henry B. Walthall, Francis McDonald, Margaret McWade.