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The First Degree is a silent film from 1923 directed by Edward Sedgwick. The film is a rural melodrama starring Frank Mayo, Sylvia Breamer, and Philo McCullough. A Universal Pictures production, it is one of the Carl Laemmle-endorsed “The Laemmle Nine,” nine films released from Christmas 1922 to February 19, 1923. The screenplay by George Randolph Chester is based on the short story “The Summons” by George Pattullo. The cinematography is by Benjamin H. Kline.
Original Release
01/30/1923
US Release
01/30/1923
Cast
Name | Character |
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Frank Mayo | Sam Bass |
Sylvia Breamer | Mary |
Philo McCullough | Will Bass |
George A. Williams | Sheriff |
Harry Carter | District Attorney |
Directors
Writers
George Randolph Chester, George Pattullo
Cast
Name | Character |
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Frank Mayo | Sam Bass |
Sylvia Breamer | Mary |
Philo McCullough | Will Bass |
George A. Williams | Sheriff |
Harry Carter | District Attorney |