Short film
The Decision
1915 · 20 min
A brisk, earnest silent-era courtroom drama where a wronged woman's quiet resolve drives a simple, satisfying tale of justice and romance.
- Directed by
- Henry Otto
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, John Steppling
- Overview
- Ida Price has been cheated out of her share in her father's estate by her cousin Charles. She puts the appeal of the case in the hands of Judge Clark and his assistant Robert Graham. Charles tries to compromise with Ida, but she stands firm. He resorts to attempting to get the judge tipsy and delay the verdict. He fails, the former decision is reversed with Ida receiving her fair share and incidentally a husband in Robert Graham.
- How it feels
- Earnest, tense and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
- About
- Justice, betrayal, family, love
- Content
- No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Henry Otto
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, John Steppling
