The Acquittal_
"WHO KILLED ANDREW PRENTICE? That is the question you will have to solve in THE AQUITAL."
When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial is an acquittal. Since the police don't seem to be particularly interested in finding the real killer, the dead man's daughter-in-law--the wife of the adopted son who wasn't charged--takes it upon herself to solve the crime.
Starring
Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Richard Travers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Acquittal was released 103 years ago in 1923.
Overview
When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial ...
The Acquittal is a Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
CAST (16)
Claire Windsor
Madeline Ames
Norman Kerry
Robert Armstrong
Richard Travers
Kenneth Winthrop (as Richard C. Travers)
Barbara Bedford
Edith Craig
Charles Wellesley
Andrew Prentice
Frederick Vroom
Carter Ames
Ben Deeley
Butler
Harry Mestayer
District Attorney
Emmett King
Minister
Dot Farley
Maid
Hayden Stevenson
Taxi Driver
Mildred Manning
Mrs. Crown
AV
Anton Vaverka
Russian
TC
Thomas C. Regan
Court clerk
James A. Marcus
Judge
Charles Clary
Attorney
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What is The Acquittal about?
When a wealthy man is found murdered in his bedroom, one of his two adopted sons is arrested and charged with the killing. However, the verdict at his trial is an acquittal. Since the police don't seem to be particularly interested in finding the real killer, the dead man's daughter-in-law--the wife of the adopted son who wasn't charged--takes it upon herself to solve the crime.
How long is The Acquittal?
The Acquittal has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Acquittal?
The cast of The Acquittal includes Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Richard Travers, Barbara Bedford, Charles Wellesley.
GENRES (1)
Mystery