Acquitted is a 1916 American silent mystery film[2] produced by the Fine Arts Film Company and distributed by Triangle Film Corporation. Paul Powell directed a screenplay by Roy Somerville based on a 1907 short story by Mary Roberts Rinehart.[1][3]Tod Browning served as an uncredited writer.[citation needed]
This film marks the first starring role of Wilfred Lucas,[7] and may mark Bessie Love's film debut. The film is presumed lost.[8][9]
Plot
John Carter (Lucas) is interviewed by the police.
The police accuse innocent bookkeeper John Carter (Lucas) of having committed the murder of a cashier. A reporter, who is in love with Carter's daughter (Love), proves that Carter is innocent. After a time, Carter's daughter convinces his former employer to hire him back.[2][10][11]
Cast
Film still showing the Carter family (Lucas, Love, De Rue, and Alden).
Bessie Love wore some of her own clothing as her wardrobe in the film.[12]
Release and reception
Film still featuring Alden, De Rue, and Lucas.
The film was heavily censored in Ohio, with scenes of violence and drug sales and use removed before distribution.[13]
The film was well-reviewed.[14][15] Wilfred Lucas received positive reviews for his performance in the lead role, as did Powell's direction.[14][16][17] Bessie Love was positively likened to her contemporaries Mary Pickford and Mae Marsh.[18]
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