
The Confession
1920-01-01 · 78 min · ★ 6.7
A priest hears a murderer's confession but can't reveal the truth, even though his brother is being tried for the crime.
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- Directors
- Bertram Bracken
- Production companies
- National Film Corporation of America
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Henry B. WalthallFather Bartlett
Francis McDonaldTom Bartlett
Margaret McWadeMrs. Bartlett
Margaret LandisRose Creighton
Barney FureyJimmie Creighton
Henry StanleyMichael Dugan
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