The Confession

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Overview

A priest hears a murderer's confession but can't reveal the truth, even though his brother is being tried for the crime.

Cast: Henry B. Walthall, Francis McDonald, Margaret McWade, Margaret Landis, Barney Furey, more

Director: Bertram Bracken

Genres: Drama

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The Confession

Overview

Cast

Henry B. Walthall

Francis McDonald

Margaret McWade

Margaret Landis

Barney Furey

Henry Stanley

William Clifford

Johnnie Revelle

Sally Cohn

Irene Aldwyn

George Spelvin

Fred L. Wilson

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