The First Degree
Watch TrailerSam Bass receives a summons to testify before a grand jury, and not realizing that the matter concerns sheep-stealing he assumes it to concern the murder of his brother, Will.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Edward Sedgwick |
| Runtime | 65 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its suspense through minimalist intertitles and expressive performances, relying on the stark contrast between the protagonist's private dread and the impersonal legal machinery. It explores the psychology of fear when facing an unknown accusation.
What lingers after the final reel is a potent drama of fatal misunderstanding, where tragedy springs not from malice, but a simple human error. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Edward Sedgwick
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In subdued lighting, with full attention to every silent gesture and glance.
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