Capital Punishment (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1925, Capital Punishment is a drama film directed by James P. Hogan.
What it’s about. This is not a Clara Bow vehicle, and yet it is clearly the aspect/asset of Clara Bow which elevates a fairly serious melodrama to a timeless and profound social statement. Opening the film on death row where the handsome youth awaits the chair, a stirring test of the legal system evolves after two elite types conspire to expose its inadequacies. Elite, jaded society lawyer Gordon Harrington fabricates a murder, implicating an entirely "hired" fall-guy, one Dan O'Connor, while the bored playboy-type hides away on a yacht until the points are proven and the legal system has been disgraced. Naturally, something goes wrong, the playboy really turns up murdered, and O'Connor is now the accused, imprisoned murderer scheduled to be hanged.
Who’s in it. Capital Punishment stars Clara Bow as Delia Tate, George Hackathorne as Dan OConnor, Elliott Dexter and Margaret Livingston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Capital Punishment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Capital Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capital Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capital Punishment (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Capital Punishment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Capital Punishment worth watching?
- Capital Punishment holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Capital Punishment?
- Capital Punishment stars Clara Bow, George Hackathorne, Elliott Dexter, Margaret Livingston and Eddie Phillips.
- When was Capital Punishment released?
- Capital Punishment was released in 1925.