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The Woman Under Oath (1919)
61 min | Mystery

The Woman Under Oath (1919)

61 min | Mystery

After a foreword introduces the question of whether women are temperamentally suited for jury duty, young shipping clerk Jim O'Neil is found holding a revolver over his dead employer, Edward Knox. Celebrated novelist Grace Norton, selected...See moreAfter a foreword introduces the question of whether women are temperamentally suited for jury duty, young shipping clerk Jim O'Neil is found holding a revolver over his dead employer, Edward Knox. Celebrated novelist Grace Norton, selected to be on the jury at Jim's trial, becomes New York's first female juror. Although Jim pleads innocence, he refuses to elaborate until his sweetheart Helen testifies that Knox raped her when she pleaded for Jim, who was fired unjustly, to be reinstated. Jim testifies that he intended to kill Knox but found him dead already. During an angry all-night deliberation, the jury remains deadlocked 11-to-1, with Grace voting against a guilty verdict. In the morning, when she learns that her sister Edith has died, Grace confesses to killing Knox for seducing Edith and failing to honor his promise of marriage. After the foreman reminds the jury of their oath to keep their proceedings secret, they agree not to reveal Grace's story, and vote to acquit Jim. Written by Pamela Short See less

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Florence Reed Grace Norton Grace Norton See fewer	The Eternal Sin (1917)
Hugh Thompson John Schuyler John Schuyler See fewer	The House of Gold (1918)
Gareth Hughes Jim O'Neil Jim O'Neil See fewer	The Spanish Dancer (1923)
David Powell Edward Knox Edward Knox See fewer	Missing Millions (1922)
Florida Kingsley Mrs. O'Neil Mrs. O'Neil See fewer	The Turmoil (1916)
Mildred Cheshire Helen Helen See fewer	The Struggle Everlasting (1918)
May McAvoy Edith Norton Edith Norton See fewer	The Jazz Singer (1927)
Harold Entwistle The Judge The Judge See fewer	The Divorcee (1919)
Tom McGuire District Attorney (as Thomas McGuire) District Attorney (as Thomas McGuire) See fewer	Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
Walter McEwen Defense Attorney Defense Attorney See fewer	The Land of Promise (1917)
Edward Brennan Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court See fewer	The Red Mouse (1916)
Frank De Camp Jury Foreman Jury Foreman See fewer	Suspicious Wives (1921)
Edward Elkas A Juror (as Edward Elkus) A Juror (as Edward Elkus) See fewer	The Blue Bird (1918)
Jane Jennings Actress Actress See fewer	The Challenge (II) (1922)