The Confession
"A story of how justice is dealt out in God's own country, where men are strong and women are pure."
Originally released in 1920. The Confession is a drama film. directed by Bertram Bracken. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry B. Walthall, Francis McDonald, and Margaret McWade
Synopsis
A priest hears a murderer's confession but can't reveal the truth, even though his brother is being tried for the crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1920
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry B. Walthall
as Father Bartlett
Francis McDonald
as Tom Bartlett
Margaret McWade
as Mrs. Bartlett
Margaret Landis
as Rose Creighton
Barney Furey
as Jimmie Creighton
Henry Stanley
as Michael Dugan
William Clifford
as Joseph Dumont
Johnnie Revelle
as Paisy Morgan
Sally Cohn
as Mrs. Dumont
Irene Aldwyn
as Fanchette
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Film Corporation of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Confession about?
A priest hears a murderer's confession but can't reveal the truth, even though his brother is being tried for the crime.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession was directed by Bertram Bracken.
How long is The Confession?
The Confession has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Confession released?
The Confession was released on January 1, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Confession?
The main cast of The Confession includes Henry B. Walthall, Francis McDonald, Margaret McWade, Margaret Landis, Barney Furey.