The Confession(1920)
A story of how justice is dealt out in God's own country, where men are strong and women are pure.
A priest hears a murderer's confession but can't reveal the truth, even though his brother is being tried for the crime.
Movie: The Confession
Top 10 Billed Cast
Father Bartlett
Tom Bartlett
Mrs. Bartlett
Rose Creighton
Jimmie Creighton
Michael Dugan
Joseph Dumont
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