The Confession is a 1920 American silent drama film[1] directed by Bertram Bracken, based on the play of the same name by Hal Reid.[2] The film stars Henry B. Walthall as Father Bartlett, a priest who refuses to reveal the identity of a killer after hearing his confession, even though Bartlett's brother Tom is on trial for the crime.[3]
| The Confession | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bertram Bracken |
| Based on | The Confession by Hal Reid |
| Starring | Henry B. Walthall |
Production company | National Film Corporation of America |
Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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The film was re-released in 1927 under the title Confession.[4]
Plot edit
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Cast edit
- Henry B. Walthall as Father Bartlett[4]
- Francis McDonald as Tom Bartlett
- William Clifford as Joseph Dumont[4]
- Margaret McWade as Mrs. Bartlett
- Margaret Landis as Rose Creighton
- Barney Furey as Jimmie Creighton
Reception edit
Upon release, a reviewer for Kansas City, Missouri's The Independent wrote a positive review of the film, praising Walthall's performance and calling the film "the strongest dramatic picture that has come out of motion picture studios."[5]
References edit
- ^ Klepper, Robert K. (1996). Silent Films on Video: A Filmography of over 700 Silent Features Available on Videocassette, With a Directory of Sources. McFarland & Company. p. 66. ISBN 978-0786401574.
- ^ "The Confession (1920) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ Malone, Peter (2019). Screen Priests. ATF Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-1925872903.
- ^ a b c Kabatchnik, Amnon (2008). Blood on the Stage: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery, and Detection. Scarecrow Press. p. 154. ISBN 978-0810861237.
- ^ "Amusements: New Royal". The Independent. Vol. XLIII (43), no. 21. Kansas City, Missouri. July 3, 1920. p. 9. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
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