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The District Attorney's Conscience

  • 1912
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John T. Dillon and Henry B. Walthall in The District Attorney's Conscience (1912)
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James Douglas, a rising young lawyer of reputation, is elected to the office of District Attorney. At his election he also announces his engagement to Phyllis Hathaway. His first big case as... Read allJames Douglas, a rising young lawyer of reputation, is elected to the office of District Attorney. At his election he also announces his engagement to Phyllis Hathaway. His first big case as a married man is that of a man arrested for murder. He sees a great opportunity to make a... Read allJames Douglas, a rising young lawyer of reputation, is elected to the office of District Attorney. At his election he also announces his engagement to Phyllis Hathaway. His first big case as a married man is that of a man arrested for murder. He sees a great opportunity to make a name for himself, and throws his whole soul into sending the man to the electric chair. H... Read all

  • Director
    • James Kirkwood
  • Writer
    • George Terwilliger
  • Stars
    • Henry B. Walthall
    • Edith Lyle
    • Edna Foster
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    • Director
      • James Kirkwood
    • Writer
      • George Terwilliger
    • Stars
      • Henry B. Walthall
      • Edith Lyle
      • Edna Foster
    • 1User review
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    Henry B. Walthall
    Henry B. Walthall
    • James Douglas - The District Attorney
    Edith Lyle
    Edith Lyle
    • Phyllis Hathaway - The District Attorney's Sweetheart
    Edna Foster
    Edna Foster
    • Little Billie
    John T. Dillon
    • The Prisoner
    • (as Jack Dillon)
    James Cooley
    • The Counsel for the Defense
    Flora Foster
    Flora Foster
    • Director
      • James Kirkwood
    • Writer
      • George Terwilliger
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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1912 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Production company
      • Reliance Film Company
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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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