Held to Answer
1923, English. Directed by Harold M. Shaw.
A HANDSOME PREACHER CAUGHT IN A WHIRLWIND OF WOMEN'S INTRIGUE
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold M. ShawDirector
- House PetersJohn Hampstead
- Grace CarlyleMariann Dounay
- John St. PolisHiram Burbeck
- Evelyn BrentBessie Burbeck
- James MorrisonRollie Burbeck
- Lydia KnottMrs. Burbeck
- Bull Montana'Red' Lizard
- Gale HenryThe Maid
- William Robert DalyThe Organist
- Charles West'Spider' Welch
- Charles Hill MailesDistrict Attorney Searle
- Tom GuiseThe Judge
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1923
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Winifred Dunn
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What Held to Answer is based on
Held to Answer is based on Held to Answer (1916) by Peter Clark MacFarlane.
1916
Held to Answer
By Peter Clark MacFarlane
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Held to Answer runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Held to Answer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Held to Answer on?
Held to Answer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1923. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Held to Answer?
If you liked Held to Answer, try Plunder Road, The Asphalt Jungle, House of Bamboo.
Who directed Held to Answer?
Held to Answer (1923) was directed by Harold M. Shaw and stars House Peters, Grace Carlyle, John St. Polis.
What is Held to Answer based on?
Held to Answer is based on Held to Answer (1916) by Peter Clark MacFarlane.