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Studio charts in the 12 Aug 1922 and 26 Aug 1922 Camera noted that Richard Thomas Productions, located at the Berwilla Studio at 5821 Santa Monica Boulevard (a single building between Bronson and Van Ness in Hollywood, CA), was ready to start a film called, alternately, Positive Identification and The Silent Accuser. However, the company and project disappeared from further studio charts until the 17 Feb 1923 Camera announced that Richard Thomas Productions had moved a mile west to the larger Hollywood Studios at 6642 Santa Monica Boulevard, and was in the first week of production of The Silent Accuser. The 16 Mar 1923 Cam reported that filming was completed and the picture was being edited and titled.
       A two-full-page advertisement for The Silent Accuser ran in the 24 Feb 1923 Camera, spotlighting the actors and main crew members. Actor Rex Ballard was in the advertisement, but not listed in credits. He may have been replaced by Charles Force. L. W. Jackson was listed as the original scenarist in Aug 1922, but is not in final credits.
       The film was also reviewed as The Silent Accuser. ...

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Studio charts in the 12 Aug 1922 and 26 Aug 1922 Camera noted that Richard Thomas Productions, located at the Berwilla Studio at 5821 Santa Monica Boulevard (a single building between Bronson and Van Ness in Hollywood, CA), was ready to start a film called, alternately, Positive Identification and The Silent Accuser. However, the company and project disappeared from further studio charts until the 17 Feb 1923 Camera announced that Richard Thomas Productions had moved a mile west to the larger Hollywood Studios at 6642 Santa Monica Boulevard, and was in the first week of production of The Silent Accuser. The 16 Mar 1923 Cam reported that filming was completed and the picture was being edited and titled.
       A two-full-page advertisement for The Silent Accuser ran in the 24 Feb 1923 Camera, spotlighting the actors and main crew members. Actor Rex Ballard was in the advertisement, but not listed in credits. He may have been replaced by Charles Force. L. W. Jackson was listed as the original scenarist in Aug 1922, but is not in final credits.
       The film was also reviewed as The Silent Accuser.

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Camera
12 Aug 1922
p. 10
Camera
26 Aug 1922
p. 10
Camera
17 Feb 1923
p. 18
Camera
24 Feb 1923
p. 14-15
Camera
3 Mar 1923
p. 18
Camera
16 Mar 1923
p. 11
DETAILS
Alternate Titles:
Positive Identification
The Silent Accuser
Release Date:
November 1923
Premiere Information:
release: 18 Nov or 25 Nov 1923
Production Date:
early Feb--Mar 1923
Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Richard Thomas Productions
6 November 1923
LP19566
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
4,900
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Steve Carnan, secret owner of a notorious cafe, while attempting to seduce budding musician Ruth Revere, is shot and killed in a struggle with Ruth's sweetheart, Chief Deputy Hugh Waring. An unexpected confession from Ruth's father, whom Carnan had doublecrossed, saves ...

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Steve Carnan, secret owner of a notorious cafe, while attempting to seduce budding musician Ruth Revere, is shot and killed in a struggle with Ruth's sweetheart, Chief Deputy Hugh Waring. An unexpected confession from Ruth's father, whom Carnan had doublecrossed, saves Waring.

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Subject
Subject (Major):

Legend
Viewed by AFI
Partially Viewed
Offscreen Credit
Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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