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On Trial

7.019281h 31mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorArchie Mayo
WriterRobert Lord

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Cast · Directed by Archie Mayo

PFPauline Frederick
Pauline Frederick
Joan Trask
BLBert Lytell
Bert Lytell
Robert Strickland
LWLois Wilson
Lois Wilson
May Strickland
HHHolmes Herbert
Holmes Herbert
Gerald Trask
RTRichard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Prosecuting Attorney
JSJason Robards Sr.
Jason Robards Sr.
Defense Attorney
FPFranklin Pangborn
Franklin Pangborn
Turnbull
FKFred Kelsey
Fred Kelsey
Clerk
JAJohnny Arthur
Johnny Arthur
Stanley Glover
VD
Vondell Darr
Doris Strickland
EBEdmund Breese
Edmund Breese
Judge
EMEdward Martindel
Edward Martindel
Dr. Morgan

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On Trial — streaming FAQ

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On Trial hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 19, 1929. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.