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Held to Answer (1923)

1923-11-22 · EN
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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.

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Harold M. ShawDirector

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House PetersHouse PetersJohn HampsteadJohn St. PolisJohn St. PolisHiram BurbeckEvelyn BrentEvelyn BrentBessie BurbeckJames MorrisonJames MorrisonRollie BurbeckLydia KnottLydia KnottMrs. BurbeckGale HenryGale HenryThe MaidTom GuiseTom GuiseThe JudgeWilliam Robert DalyWilliam Robert DalyThe OrganistCharles WestCharles West'Spider' WelchCharles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesDistrict Attorney Searle

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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.