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Acquitted (1916 film)

Acquitted is a 1916 American silent mystery film produced by the Fine Arts Film Company and distributed by Triangle Film Corporation. Paul Powell directed a screenplay by Roy Somerville based on a 1907 short story by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Tod Browning served as an uncredited writer.

Plot
The police accuse innocent bookkeeper John Carter of having murdered a cashier. A reporter, who is in love with Carter's daughter, proves that Carter is innocent. After a time, Carter's daughter convinces his former employer to hire him back. ==Cast==
Production
Bessie Love wore some of her own clothing as her wardrobe in the film. ==Release and reception==
Release and reception
The film was heavily censored in Ohio, with scenes of violence and drug sales and use removed before distribution. The film was well-reviewed. Wilfred Lucas received positive reviews for his performance in the lead role, as did Powell's direction. Bessie Love was positively likened to her contemporaries Mary Pickford and Mae Marsh. ==References==
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