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.

The First Degree (1923)
Directed by Edward Sedgwick
Genres - Crime, Drama, Silent Film |
Sub-Genres - Silent Feature |
Release Date - Jan 30, 1923 |
Run Time - 65 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Carl Laemmle
Alternate Titles
El delincuente
ES
The First Degree
CA, US
The Summons
US
我に敵なし
JP